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LR05 YDX

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

404,055 mi
Last recorded404,055 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 YDX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 404,055 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 404,051 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 388,284 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 387,540 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 387,535 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 374,467 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 374,467 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 360,005 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 360,004 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose both (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2017 345,132 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 345,131 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop missing (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 320,125 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 312,921 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 312,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 280,243 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 249,639 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 249,637 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 219,425 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 219,424 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 184,888 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 184,883 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 149,860 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 149,860 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 113,108 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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LR05 YDX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YDX, 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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LR05 YDX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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