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LD05 AMO

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

313,771 mi
Last recorded313,771 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 313,771 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 309,439 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 304,738 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 300,277 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 300,274 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2017 293,346 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 293,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 287,224 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 287,223 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 279,805 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 279,804 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 272,490 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 272,490 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 265,726 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 257,999 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 257,999 miles

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

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 237,611 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 215,386 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 215,384 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 192,996 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 172,111 miles

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

slight play in steering idler arm

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 AMO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AMO, 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 AMO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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