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LS05 DTK

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

319,514 mi
Last recorded319,514 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 DTK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 319,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 317,645 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 304,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 292,959 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 292,958 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 267,537 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 240,509 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 234,267 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 233,265 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 233,265 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2016 223,171 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 212,188 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 210,598 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 18 May 2015 210,598 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 198,793 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 191,942 miles
Pass 24 May 2013

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 DTK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DTK, 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 DTK registered?

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

Is LS05 DTK safe to buy?

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