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LD05 AOJ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

393,344 mi
Last recorded393,344 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD05 AOJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 393,344 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 393,344 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 385,047 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 374,625 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 374,624 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play lower swivel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 364,903 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018
Pass 24 Oct 2017
Pass 18 Apr 2017
Pass 25 Oct 2016
Pass 22 Apr 2016
Pass 4 Nov 2015

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015
Pass 23 Oct 2014

Oil leak

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

mileage not displayed on dash

Pass 23 Apr 2014

Mileage not dispayed on dash

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Mileage not dispayed on dash

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 254,451 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 240,028 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

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

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 AOJ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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