CarVerify

Free Car Check

LR05 YDW

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi
4 checks still locked for this London Taxis Int
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 YDW
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 May 2018

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top arm bushes !! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top arm bushes !! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rad area !! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Facing tip seat seat belt plastic outer cover missing !!

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Facing tip seat belt plastic outer cover missing

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Advise rear facing tip seats outer plastic covers missing from set belt clasps

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Advise rear facing tip seats outer plastic covers missing from set belt clasps

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Pass 12 May 2017

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Oil leak Of engine and radiator area !! ()

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Fail 11 May 2017

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

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

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

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Oil leak Of engine and radiator area !! ()

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 13 May 2016

Advise bonnet secondary catch missing !!!

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 13 May 2016

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Advise bonnet secondary catch missing !!!

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015

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

Fail 3 Nov 2015

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015
Fail 29 Apr 2015

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015
Fail 11 Mar 2015

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014
Pass 20 Mar 2014 263,837 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014
Pass 2 May 2013 243,721 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
Full London Taxis Int Tx II reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LR05 YDW 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 55.6%.

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 LR05 YDW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR05 YDW?

You can check the full history of LR05 YDW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LR05 YDW registered?

LR05 YDW is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 April 2005.

Is LR05 YDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR05 YDW shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR05 YDW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LR05 YDW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.