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LS05 DRZ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

258,010 mi
Last recorded258,010 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 DRZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 258,010 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 258,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached top pin loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) drop arm nut loose (2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 247,084 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 240,404 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 233,188 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 233,188 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 222,440 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 216,624 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 207,667 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 199,763 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 191,843 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 187,836 miles

badly oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2016 187,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure linkage (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

badly oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2015 175,078 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 16,614 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 155,714 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 145,605 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 145,604 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 134,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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 DRZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DRZ, 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 DRZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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