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KT05 RMU

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests48 (33 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

297,293 mi
Last recorded297,293 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT05 RMU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

33 pass 15 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2022 297,293 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired the body is badly corroded in and around multiple body mounts meaning the body or cab security is significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2021 285,250 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 285,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 279,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 279,316 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 276,213 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 275,837 miles

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 274,291 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 273,989 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 266,770 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 258,248 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 257,849 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 249,274 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 249,188 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 239,382 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres low (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2017 229,870 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 220,841 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 220,440 miles

Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush all bushes (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch and both outer sill behind door shuts (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 May 2016 210,937 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 210,922 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 202,447 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 193,766 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 184,483 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 174,346 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 163,443 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 150,692 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 150,558 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 139,467 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 138,902 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 128,042 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 127,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 117,198 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2011 117,115 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

oil leak from n/s/r hub

Fail 3 Jun 2011 101,515 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak from n/s/r hub

Pass 3 Jun 2011 101,515 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight oil leak from n/s/r hub

Pass 22 Dec 2010 89,874 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 79,171 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 72,453 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 52,471 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 33,951 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 32,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,553 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 9,097 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 79,193 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 68,242 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 68,224 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 40,717 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 15,155 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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KT05 RMU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 48 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KT05 RMU, 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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KT05 RMU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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