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LS05 RBF

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

276,381 mi
Last recorded276,381 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 276,381 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 266,164 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 258,127 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 245,198 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2018 229,922 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 222,260 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 212,147 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 200,731 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 190,528 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 180,634 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear nail in tyer

Pass 22 May 2015 172,122 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2015 172,122 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 162,090 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 154,036 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 153,803 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 142,913 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 133,480 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 133,062 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.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 RBF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RBF, 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 RBF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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