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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass387,628 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. Pass328,078 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    328,078 miles
    Test number
    741536722249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. Pass290,606 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    290,606 miles
    Test number
    918120605156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass274,105 miles (+31)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    274,105 miles
    Test number
    865953084260
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
  20. 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
  21. Pass262,327 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    262,327 miles
    Test number
    209857594023
    • NoteExhaust silencer damage
    • NoteIgnition key barrel sligtly loose
  22. 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)
  23. 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)
  24. 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
  25. 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)
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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.
  30. 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)
  31. Pass97,485 miles (+33,410)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    97,485 miles
    Test number
    141222599045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass64,075 miles (+232)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,075 miles
    Test number
    440045508110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass63,843 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    63,843 miles
    Test number
    732397868007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. 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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