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LS05 HGY

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

344,382 mi
Last recorded344,382 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 344,382 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 338,340 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 338,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 333,383 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 333,383 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 327,219 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 322,674 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 316,134 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 316,134 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 310,578 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 305,165 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 299,691 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 293,398 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 277,927 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 259,865 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 259,865 miles

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 HGY is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HGY, 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 HGY registered?

LS05 HGY is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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