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LR05 PLX

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

189,681 mi
Last recorded189,681 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 189,681 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 189,664 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 186,618 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 183,140 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 183,140 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 180,287 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 176,914 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 173,394 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 169,075 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 165,734 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 161,486 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 161,486 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Torn (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 157,567 miles

Idler box has slight play

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 151,904 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 144,849 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 137,826 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 137,826 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 129,506 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 129,506 miles

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 122,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 122,230 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 PLX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PLX, 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 PLX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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