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LD05 AHF

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Lpg 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

320,021 mi
Last recorded320,021 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 AHF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 320,021 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 319,930 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 319,930 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 318,832 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 317,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 317,467 miles

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 309,242 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 306,288 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 293,182 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 292,820 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 278,293 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 263,692 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 248,612 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 231,471 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 214,219 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 214,219 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 198,961 miles

n/side front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

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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LD05 AHF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,000cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LD05 AHF, 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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LD05 AHF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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