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LR05 LCJ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 LCJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 230,360 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 230,360 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 225,154 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 218,030 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2017 216,273 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 216,273 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 213,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Apr 2016
Fail 5 Apr 2016

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 201,604 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 194,344 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014
Pass 10 Apr 2014 188,183 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 156,903 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 156,903 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 176,914 miles

gear box oil cooler pipe oil cated

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?

Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
19,801
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
9,998
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,931
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 5,079
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,037
Registration plate lamp not working 4,540
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3,420
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LR05 LCJ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 250,591 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int Tx II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR05 LCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int Tx II typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR05 LCJ registered?

LR05 LCJ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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