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AR05 DFP

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

356,734 mi
Last recorded356,734 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR05 DFP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 356,734 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 356,734 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 343,967 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 330,698 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 318,818 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 304,667 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 304,667 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 292,519 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 277,696 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 277,696 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 266,159 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 266,159 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 251,187 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 238,526 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 224,026 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 211,777 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 197,705 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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AR05 DFP is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AR05 DFP, 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 AR05 DFP registered?

AR05 DFP is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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The MOT history for AR05 DFP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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