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LD05 AOE

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018
Fail 29 Aug 2018 349,051 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bush worn (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 333,131 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 314,677 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 303,592 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Oil leak Brake back plate ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 288,920 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 288,873 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 271,068 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 252,538 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 252,526 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 242,541 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 219,405 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 219,293 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust silencer slightly corroded

N/S Front indicator insecure

Slight play in N/S Front wheel bearing

Pass 25 Feb 2014 200,792 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 182,716 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 170,297 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 170,266 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)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 157,544 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 157,429 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 150,946 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 140,320 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 140,255 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 125,841 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 116,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake disc's pitted

both headlamp glass cracked

Pass 27 Apr 2010 114,889 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 114,848 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 86,405 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 59,037 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 AOE is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AOE, 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 AOE is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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