London Taxis INT TX II

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,402 cc

LB05 NFRMOT history

LB05 NFR is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 29 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 325,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2024
Mileage
325,625 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
15,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 NFR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
London Taxis INT
Model
TX II
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,402 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 NFR was last recorded at 325,625 miles on 3 Mar 2023, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
325,610 miles · 2 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
15,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 325,625 miles
  • 2022 – 317,434 miles
  • 2021 – 306,979 miles
  • 2020 – 306,762 miles
  • 2019 – 297,564 miles
  • 2018 – 278,659 miles
  • 2017 – 262,218 miles
  • 2016 – 243,570 miles
  • 2015 – 226,426 miles
  • 2014 – 207,492 miles
  • 2013 – 188,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass325,625 miles
  • AdvisoryFront both side inner jacking point corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking exhaust gases and not likely to become detached.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight surface corrosion to various under-side components not affecting it's strength or driveability.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight play in both front wheel bearings

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass325,625 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    325,625 miles
    Test number
    872693184660
    • AdvisoryFront both side inner jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail325,610 miles (+8,176)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    325,610 miles
    Test number
    179293878990
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront both side inner jacking point corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass317,434 miles (+10,455)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    317,434 miles
    Test number
    234284625268
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axel seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper body corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper body corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  4. Pass306,979 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    306,979 miles
    Test number
    871294224674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded but not leaking exhaust gases and not likely to become detached.
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to various under-side components not affecting it's strength or driveability.

  5. Fail306,975 miles (+213)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    306,975 miles
    Test number
    773767993321
    • DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake performance not tested brake pipe leaking brake fluid (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded but not leaking exhaust gases and not likely to become detached.
    • AdvisorySlight surface corrosion to various under-side components not affecting it's strength or driveability.

  6. Pass306,762 miles (+9,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    306,762 miles
    Test number
    102259920877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper wish bone rear inner bush play
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass297,564 miles (+9,494)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    297,564 miles
    Test number
    183454627301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass288,070 miles (+9,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    288,070 miles
    Test number
    128126928946
    • AdvisorySlight play in front wheel bearings

  9. Pass278,659 miles (+8,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    278,659 miles
    Test number
    307381074058
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings

  10. Pass270,150 miles (+7,932)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    270,150 miles
    Test number
    224389614577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass262,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    262,218 miles
    Test number
    416666965472
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings

  12. Fail262,216 miles (+9,760)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,216 miles
    Test number
    139892912426
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings

  13. Pass252,456 miles (+8,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    252,456 miles
    Test number
    557629006619
    • AdvisoryN/s rear hub oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOil leak from steering box
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  14. Pass243,570 miles (+9,119)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    243,570 miles
    Test number
    158128491454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass234,451 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    234,451 miles
    Test number
    426385627038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail234,441 miles (+8,015)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,441 miles
    Test number
    985756814371
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bushes (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass226,426 miles (+9,457)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    226,426 miles
    Test number
    757410155757
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre nearing limit (outer edge worn)
    • AdvisoryExhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre nearing limit (edges worn)
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside front wheel bearing

  18. Pass216,969 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    216,969 miles
    Test number
    976974675129
    • NoteNsr hub seal leaking

  19. Fail216,969 miles (+9,477)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,969 miles
    Test number
    357684275126
    • FailureFront Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNsr hub seal leaking

  20. Pass207,492 miles (+9,225)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    207,492 miles
    Test number
    958913354364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass198,267 miles (+9,834)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    198,267 miles
    Test number
    836000274181
    • NotePlay detected in offside front wheel bearing (not excessive).
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front wheel bearing
    • NoteSlight play in steering system

  22. Pass188,433 miles (+162)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    188,433 miles
    Test number
    505013953353
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings

  23. Fail188,271 miles (+9,388)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,271 miles
    Test number
    987941253358
    • FailureNearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteSlight play in both front wheel bearings

  24. Pass178,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    178,883 miles
    Test number
    536741273110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail178,883 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,883 miles
    Test number
    459761373199
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureIntermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about LB05 NFR

Does LB05 NFR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 NFR expired on 3 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 NFR?
The MOT on LB05 NFR expired on 3 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 NFR done?
LB05 NFR was recorded at 325,625 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2023, an average of 15,128 miles a year.
Has LB05 NFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 NFR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LB05 NFR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB05 NFR find?
LB05 NFR passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2023 with 3 advisories: front both side inner jacking point corroded; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pump has slight seepage.

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