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LS05 RBV

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

316,175 mi
Last recorded316,175 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 RBV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 316,175 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 316,167 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 311,817 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 311,817 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 303,688 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018
Pass 15 Sep 2017 284,589 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 284,589 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 276,139 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 265,462 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 265,205 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 265,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 255,837 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 246,359 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 246,359 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 242,130 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 227,383 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 218,608 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 207,475 miles

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

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

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 RBV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 RBV, 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 RBV registered?

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

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