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LS05 BJK

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

243,290 mi
Last recorded243,290 miles
Recorded on28 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

RegistrationLS05 BJK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 243,290 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 231,906 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 222,774 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak engine /gear box transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 215,675 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 209,396 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 200,228 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 195,284 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 195,284 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 185,091 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 185,091 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 176,585 miles

small marks in front screen

Pass 29 Apr 2015 164,482 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 151,988 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 151,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 137,683 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 128,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 128,040 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 116,514 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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LS05 BJK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LS05 BJK, 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 LS05 BJK registered?

LS05 BJK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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