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LS05 DTV

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests24 (12 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Advise rear exhaust box outer skin poor condition

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2019 396,799 miles

Brake valve leaking Psv leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Advise rear exhaust box outer skin poor condition

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 392,289 miles

Advise rear exhaust box outer skin

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 28 May 2019 392,278 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from engine Of engine and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Advise rear exhaust box outer skin

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear C post corroded !!

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 356,594 miles

Advise rear exhaust box outer skin poor condition

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing oil seal leaking

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Lamp unit slightly damaged

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing oil seal leaking

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 356,594 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Advise rear exhaust box outer skin poor condition

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing oil seal leaking

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Lamp unit slightly damaged

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing oil seal leaking

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 355,758 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2018 355,561 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly distorted

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Oil leak And rear of engine ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Rear gearbox mount poor condition

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 354,994 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper boss insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating High level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly distorted

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing oil seal leaking

Nearside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing oil seal leaking

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Rear gearbox mount poor condition

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 350,429 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing oil seal leaking over brake black plate !!

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing oil seal leaking over brake backplate !!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2017 350,429 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance Side light (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing oil seal leaking over brake black plate !!

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing oil seal leaking over brake backplate !!

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 341,153 miles

Advise rear exhaust box outer skin poor condition

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing oil seal leaking over backplate !!

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge !! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Bump stop missing !!!

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing oil seal leaking over backplate !!!

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge on the limit !!!! (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 340,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes !! (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Advise rear exhaust box outer skin poor condition

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing oil seal leaking over backplate !!

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge !! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Bump stop missing !!!

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing oil seal leaking over backplate !!!

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge on the limit !!!! (4.1.E.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 323,422 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2016 323,422 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play Steering idler and loose !! (2.2.B.1g)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Hi level (1.2.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 307,843 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 307,843 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 293,699 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 293,699 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 263,457 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 263,457 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 253,035 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 232,463 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 232,463 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 DTV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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