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LS05 MWM

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

398,116 mi
Last recorded398,116 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 398,116 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 387,690 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 373,004 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 367,000 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 361,452 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 351,725 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 342,147 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 238,152 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 219,273 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 211,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 211,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 202,296 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 202,296 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 MWM is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MWM, 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 MWM registered?

LS05 MWM is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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