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LR05 PLZ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

264,603 mi
Last recorded264,603 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 264,603 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 264,603 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019
Fail 17 May 2019

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outter. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Upper wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018
Fail 21 Nov 2018

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Steering box insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2018

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2017 245,926 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 245,926 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outter. (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner. (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 May 2017 240,688 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 240,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Nov 2016

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering box insecure Bolt missing. (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 May 2016 232,208 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 232,208 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2015

Nsr hub seal leaking

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2015 223,232 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 223,232 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 217,757 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 9 May 2014 209,992 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn/lipped

Pass 17 Jan 2014 205,913 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs lipped / worn

Fail 13 May 2013 191,219 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2013 191,219 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside headlamp lens slightly deteriorated

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 PLZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PLZ, 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 PLZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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