London Taxis INT TX II
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,402 cc
LR05 GCFMOT history
LR05 GCF is a black diesel London Taxis INT TX II first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 387,628 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 387,628 mi
- At MOT on 22 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 34
- 21 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 23,058 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 GCF
- 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
- 31 Mar 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 GCF was last recorded at 387,628 miles on 22 Mar 2022, 4,707 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 382,921 miles · 15 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 4,707 miles
- Average per year
- 23,058 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 387,628 miles
- 2021 – 382,921 miles
- 2020 – 381,805 miles
- 2019 – 369,920 miles
- 2018 – 348,188 miles
- 2017 – 328,130 miles
- 2016 – 328,074 miles
- 2015 – 301,987 miles
- 2014 – 274,105 miles
- 2013 – 243,755 miles
- 2012 – 209,507 miles
- 2011 – 160,325 miles
- 2010 – 134,539 miles
- 2009 – 97,485 miles
- 2008 – 64,075 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
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.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2015
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
34 tests since 6 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass387,628 miles (+4,707)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 387,628 miles
- Test number
- 759100432841
- MinorFront Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass382,921 miles (+1,116)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 382,921 miles
- Test number
- 670036130082
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Pass381,805 miles (+41)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 381,805 miles
- Test number
- 251932204048
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail381,764 miles (+11,844)9 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 381,764 miles
- Test number
- 296265739500
- MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor under seat (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass369,920 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 369,920 miles
- Test number
- 136419530424
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail369,913 miles (+21,725)12 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 369,913 miles
- Test number
- 506497257650
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass348,188 miles (+999)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 348,188 miles
- Test number
- 418751745237
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail347,189 miles (+19,059)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 347,189 miles
- Test number
- 661354604917
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass328,130 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 328,130 miles
- Test number
- 321470861051
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Fail328,130 miles (+52)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 328,130 miles
- Test number
- 520363227680
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet Catch Missing (8.4.1)
- FailureFront Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass328,078 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 328,078 miles
- Test number
- 741536722249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail328,074 miles (+14,156)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 328,074 miles
- Test number
- 838624611788
- FailureFront suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Nearside & Offside (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside & Offside rear Diff end seals worn (oil leak)
Pass313,918 miles (+43)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 313,918 miles
- Test number
- 669617114478
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Fail313,875 miles (+11,888)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 313,875 miles
- Test number
- 704832571072
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Pass301,987 miles (+28)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 301,987 miles
- Test number
- 103429117156
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s front (4.1.E.1)
Fail301,959 miles (+11,353)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 301,959 miles
- Test number
- 567037277633
- DangerousOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play center track rod (2.2.B.1f)
- DangerousOffside Front Drag link end loose inner track rod insecure (2.2.B.1d)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and o/s front (4.1.E.1)
Pass290,606 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 290,606 miles
- Test number
- 918120605156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail290,583 miles (+16,478)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 290,583 miles
- Test number
- 745278395028
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Pass274,105 miles (+31)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 274,105 miles
- Test number
- 865953084260
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
Fail274,074 miles (+11,747)7 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 274,074 miles
- Test number
- 835301284208
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSteering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NoteOil leak
Pass262,327 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 262,327 miles
- Test number
- 209857594023
- NoteExhaust silencer damage
- NoteIgnition key barrel sligtly loose
Fail262,286 miles (+10)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 262,286 miles
- Test number
- 185067794043
- FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Fail262,276 miles (+18,521)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 262,276 miles
- Test number
- 839743194077
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass243,755 miles (+6,187)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 243,755 miles
- Test number
- 149676973237
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCenter exhaust deteriorated
Pass237,568 miles (+28,061)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 237,568 miles
- Test number
- 629374793057
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass209,507 miles (+19,451)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 209,507 miles
- Test number
- 349951332236
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass190,056 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 190,056 miles
- Test number
- 949509682077
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNot all of speedo illuminated
- NoteSplit in ns rear tyre inner wall
Fail190,037 miles (+29,712)6 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,037 miles
- Test number
- 158859482486
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNot all of speedo illuminated
- NoteSplit in ns rear tyre inner wall
Pass160,325 miles (+25,786)5 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 160,325 miles
- Test number
- 577748281030
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteEmmission level high.
- NoteHeadlamp lens sligtly burnt.
- NoteOnly just passed rear brake balance.
- NoteUnderseal applied to vehicle.
- NoteWiper blades slightly worn.
Pass134,539 miles (+37,054)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 134,539 miles
- Test number
- 391719580041
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass97,485 miles (+33,410)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 97,485 miles
- Test number
- 141222599045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,075 miles (+232)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 64,075 miles
- Test number
- 440045508110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,843 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 63,843 miles
- Test number
- 732397868007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,843 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,843 miles
- Test number
- 563566668029
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about LR05 GCF
- Does LR05 GCF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 GCF expired on 21 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 GCF?
- The MOT on LR05 GCF expired on 21 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 GCF done?
- LR05 GCF was recorded at 387,628 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2022, an average of 23,058 miles a year.
- Has LR05 GCF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 GCF has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2020.
- Has the mileage on LR05 GCF 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 LR05 GCF find?
- LR05 GCF passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.
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