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LD05 AKP

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,059 mi
Last recorded159,059 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 AKP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 159,059 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 152,144 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 142,985 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 142,971 miles

Steering box fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 135,600 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 125,939 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 125,936 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2017 119,083 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 105,777 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 86,816 miles

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 85,456 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 81,115 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside head lamp requires attention

Pass 21 Mar 2014 79,604 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 76,104 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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LD05 AKP is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LD05 AKP, 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 LD05 AKP registered?

LD05 AKP is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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