MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
362,177 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
front discs worn
n/s/f tyre perished
n/s/r tyre perished
o/s/r tyre perished
rear exhaust box deteriorated
Coolant leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both rear tyres perished
n/s/f tyre perished
rear exhaust box deteriorated
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front discs worn
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.
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LS05 DSV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 DSV, 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 DSV registered?
LS05 DSV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 9 May 2005.
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