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LS05 MWN

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

419,864 mi
Last recorded419,864 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 MWN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 419,864 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 411,785 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 411,785 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer thread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jan 2019
Pass 5 Jul 2018 394,743 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 389,298 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 375,676 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 375,676 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017
Pass 21 Jun 2016 347,471 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 347,471 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015
Pass 1 Jul 2015 315,938 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 278,649 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013
Pass 25 Jun 2013 242,241 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 242,241 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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 MWN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MWN, 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 MWN registered?

LS05 MWN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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