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LA05 HWE

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

180,173 mi
Last recorded180,173 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 HWE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 180,173 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 173,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2015 173,189 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2014 163,830 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 153,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 153,572 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 146,201 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Sep 2013 146,201 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

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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LA05 HWE is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 LA05 HWE, 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 LA05 HWE registered?

LA05 HWE is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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