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LS05 MWK

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

416,252 mi
Last recorded416,252 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 MWK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2019 416,252 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 416,249 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Passenger's seat insecure Base (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm Steering Box Play (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2019
Fail 23 Apr 2019

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

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

Offside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Upper wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Oct 2018
Fail 3 Oct 2018

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018
Fail 25 Aug 2018

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Draglink. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017
Pass 6 Jul 2017 245,283 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 241,702 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 241,702 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016
Fail 10 Oct 2016

Nearside Rear Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Eye level brake light inop.

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2016 227,667 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 227,667 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outter (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2015

Ns door mirror glass cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2015 214,227 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre runing low in inner edges

Pass 17 Sep 2014 206,707 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 206,706 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 198,237 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 198,237 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 188,532 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 188,532 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 MWK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 MWK, 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 MWK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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