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LS05 BHY

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

324,321 mi
Last recorded324,321 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 BHY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 324,321 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 324,321 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 314,845 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 305,372 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 305,372 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 294,240 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 294,240 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 284,536 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 273,160 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 263,227 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2015 263,227 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 252,718 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2015 252,717 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 234,516 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box has deteriorated .

Fail 28 May 2014 234,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box has deteriorated .

Pass 7 Dec 2013 223,233 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 222,929 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 May 2013 208,131 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 208,110 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LS05 BHY 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 57.9%.

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 LS05 BHY, 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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LS05 BHY is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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