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LR05 ULC

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

261,226 mi
Last recorded261,226 miles
Recorded on8 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 ULC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 261,226 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 242,379 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 222,683 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 202,310 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 181,678 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 156,464 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 136,040 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 136,040 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working not working. (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 121,639 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 120,923 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 118,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 116,289 miles

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight sidewall damage to Nearside front tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2014 110,422 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 108,043 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 21 Feb 2014 108,039 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2013 104,235 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 ULC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 ULC, 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 ULC registered?

LR05 ULC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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The MOT history for LR05 ULC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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