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LS05 DSU

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

294,151 mi
Last recorded294,151 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 294,151 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 274,182 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 266,984 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 261,059 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2017 254,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2017 248,492 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 248,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 240,427 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 240,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 234,184 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre.

Fail 17 May 2016 234,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 225,754 miles

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Nov 2015 225,732 miles

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

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 19 May 2015 218,318 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 209,022 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 208,990 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 199,533 miles

N/S/F Tyre cracking

O/S/F Tyre very close to sub frame on full lock

Pass 15 Nov 2013 189,504 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 189,476 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2013 180,387 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 168,938 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 168,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 159,332 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2012 159,306 miles

Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2011 149,881 miles

Front brake disc's worn

Fail 16 Nov 2011 149,763 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front brake disc's worn

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2011 137,747 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2010 158,243 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 118,268 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 112,966 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 100,600 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 100,586 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

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 DSU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DSU, 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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What year was LS05 DSU registered?

LS05 DSU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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