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L19 THL

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

298,518 mi
Last recorded298,518 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL19 THL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 298,518 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 298,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 289,323 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 282,765 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 282,764 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 276,040 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 276,040 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 270,306 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 270,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Outter (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2017
Fail 11 May 2017

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017
Fail 4 Apr 2017

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2016
Fail 14 Nov 2016

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2016

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2015

Driver seat belt buckle cover missing.

Fail 13 Nov 2015

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering pivot point has excessive play bolt loose (2.2.B.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Driver seat belt buckle cover missing.

Pass 22 May 2015

Milage not display.

Fail 22 May 2015

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Milage not display.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 202,102 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 202,102 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2014 190,956 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 190,956 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2013

Milage not displayed.

Fail 8 Nov 2013

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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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L19 THL is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 L19 THL, 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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L19 THL is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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