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MX05 LFK

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

167,991 mi
Last recorded167,991 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 LFK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 167,991 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 164,900 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 164,888 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 159,722 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 151,518 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 151,513 miles

Offside Front brake disc insecure securing bolt broken (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2017 143,555 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 132,977 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 124,113 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 103,604 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 246,749 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 223,463 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 201,348 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 183,246 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 156,240 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 145,800 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 107,399 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 71,768 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 71,761 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,643 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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MX05 LFK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MX05 LFK, 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 MX05 LFK registered?

MX05 LFK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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