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LR05 LCK

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

273,776 mi
Last recorded273,776 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 LCK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 273,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Under vehicle body has slight corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2020 273,587 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Under vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2019 265,923 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear parking brake lever has little reserve ravel

under body sealant

Pass 1 Feb 2019 259,171 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 252,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 252,376 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid spraying outside of glass (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose front (7.1.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 246,716 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 240,271 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 233,202 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 225,643 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 206,719 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 229,854 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 229,767 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 218,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 LCK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LCK, 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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LR05 LCK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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