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LL05 AVB

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

273,734 mi
Last recorded273,734 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 AVB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 273,734 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 273,733 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 266,512 miles

Nearside reverse light inop

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before axel corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 266,509 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure steering idler has free play (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn center (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside reverse light inop

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before axel corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 258,659 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 254,067 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 250,372 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 246,530 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016
Fail 24 Aug 2016

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer bar inner track rod (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 233,969 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush leaf spring most forward bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush most rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 233,969 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering idler (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush leaf spring most forward bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 226,591 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 226,590 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings idler (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 221,443 miles

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

slight free play in the idler box

Pass 6 Aug 2014

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2014

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 201,706 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 194,338 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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LL05 AVB is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 LL05 AVB, 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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LL05 AVB is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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