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LS05 MWE

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Petrol 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

440,784 mi
Last recorded440,784 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 MWE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 440,784 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 419,713 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 407,934 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 406,621 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2023 406,621 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 391,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Cooler pipes !! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 380,149 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip less than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slight damage and loose but not likely to fall off (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top wishbone bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 380,149 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip less than 10 mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slight damage and loose but not likely to fall off (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top wishbone bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 373,358 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 366,731 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 366,731 miles

Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 354,529 miles

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Fail 23 Apr 2019 354,529 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear hub seal leaking

Pass 15 Nov 2018 344,537 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 335,262 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 335,262 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (both) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Oct 2017 324,612 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 314,491 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 314,491 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 304,161 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to centre (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Oil leak hub seal (back of backplate) ()

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 293,300 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

general engine oil leaks

Pass 26 Oct 2015 284,123 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 273,262 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 261,074 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 261,074 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 250,139 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 238,180 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 238,180 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 224,531 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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 MWE is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 MWE, 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 MWE is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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