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LL05 ENF

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Bronze Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

500,144 mi
Last recorded500,144 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 ENF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 500,144 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush Front most. Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf springs corroded

Sills corroded

Various repairs covered in sealant

Fail 12 May 2022 500,141 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Second mount back from the front (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Various holes including inner sill, floor pan, and mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near exhaust rear box (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Leaf springs corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Sills corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2021 499,959 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 495,011 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 495,011 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 485,584 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 485,584 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 476,919 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 467,188 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 467,188 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play centre (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 457,080 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 457,080 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2017 446,910 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 441,062 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 441,059 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 438,109 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 423,257 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 407,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 389,980 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 389,980 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 374,386 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 356,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 332,476 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 ENF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Bronze with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ENF, 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 ENF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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