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LX05 NFF

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests32 (26 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

333,959 mi
Last recorded333,959 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 NFF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

26 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 333,959 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 326,843 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 326,800 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2020 319,037 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2020 318,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 311,784 miles

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 300,500 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 300,491 miles

Offside Front Lower Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired inner sill by body mounting (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Nov 2018 290,370 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 279,435 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 264,481 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 257,522 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 245,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 229,572 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

excessive engine oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2015 211,303 miles

exhaust mounting worn

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 193,257 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 176,452 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 176,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 168,957 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

o/s/r bump stop rubber missing

Pass 11 Sep 2013 153,445 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 69,672 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 60,370 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,052 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

enginr oil loeak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 41,755 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advanced front brake imballance

engine oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2011 41,060 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,846 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

o/s/r brake slight imbalance

Pass 2 Nov 2010 93,251 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

excessive oil leak from rear of gearbox area

fluid spillage/seepage from p.a.s reservior/box/pipework area. advise further check

n/s steering pivot mounting bolts do not appear to be fully tight. advise further check

slight imballance & judder in rear service brakes

Fail 2 Nov 2010 93,251 miles

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

excessive oil leak from rear of gearbox area

fluid spillage/seepage from p.a.s reservior/box/pipework area. advise further check

n/s steering pivot mounting bolts do not appear to be fully tight. advise further check

slight imballance & judder in rear service brakes

Pass 21 Apr 2010 27,499 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

offside rear brake slight imbalance

Pass 4 Nov 2009 635,409 miles

front tyre treads low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 30 Apr 2009 48,272 miles

both rear spring bushes worn

Pass 29 Apr 2008 24,816 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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LX05 NFF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LX05 NFF, 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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LX05 NFF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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