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LL05 KVW

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

262,274 mi
Last recorded262,274 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL05 KVW
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 262,274 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 255,471 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 255,471 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019
Pass 14 Jun 2018 241,292 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 223,476 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 228,891 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 228,981 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 227,671 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 227,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged and permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 214,274 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 214,274 miles

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn Flat rubber (2.4.B.5)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure Torn (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2015 192,621 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 192,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014

odometer not display

Pass 18 Dec 2013
Fail 18 Dec 2013

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013

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 KVW is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LL05 KVW, 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 KVW is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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