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LA05 HWT

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

391,002 mi
Last recorded391,002 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA05 HWT
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 391,002 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play middle bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both front door inner sealing corroded

both rear door inner sealing corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2019 386,591 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 373,711 miles

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 361,221 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 348,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2017 337,111 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 328,578 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016
Pass 13 Jan 2016 315,769 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 294,374 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 286,603 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 275,316 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 275,310 miles

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

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

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

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

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 HWT is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LA05 HWT, 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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LA05 HWT is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 July 2005.

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