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LR05 PMO

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

269,308 mi
Last recorded269,308 miles
Recorded on21 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 PMO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 269,308 miles

Accelerator pedal anti slip rubber missing

Brake pedal wearing smooth Still in place Cable tied (1.1.2 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under the vehicle surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 40% imbalance on the rear (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 269,308 miles

Accelerator pedal anti slip rubber missing

Brake pedal wearing smooth Still in place Cable tied (1.1.2 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under the vehicle surface corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 40% imbalance on the rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 255,759 miles

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

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019

Central Front oil lack

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 233,800 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall deteriorated

Oil leak ()

exhaust emits slight smoke

Fail 28 Dec 2017

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer tyre sidewall deteriorated

Oil leak ()

exhaust emits slight smoke

Pass 29 Jun 2017 214,748 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play strong advise (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 214,748 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play strong advise (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2017 207,562 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 193,609 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 187,286 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 187,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2015 179,997 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 172,900 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2015 172,886 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

bonnet secondary catch damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2014 164,631 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 155,416 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 144,900 miles

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 PMO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue 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 PMO, 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 PMO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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