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LS05 UYT

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

305,100 mi
Last recorded305,100 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS05 UYT
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 305,100 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 305,099 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated Hub leaking (1.1.13 (b))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 299,956 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 299,952 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum contaminated Fluid leak (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018
Pass 18 Dec 2017 289,511 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 284,338 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2017 284,338 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 280,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016
Pass 6 Jun 2016 272,954 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 272,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 258,559 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 244,688 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 234,703 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 234,703 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 221,156 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 221,156 miles

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

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 UYT is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UYT, 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 UYT is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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