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LS05 WBG

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

287,502 mi
Last recorded287,502 miles
Recorded on12 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 WBG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 287,502 miles

parking brake effort has just met with legal requirement of 16%

Pass 8 Apr 2019 280,232 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 280,232 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 271,766 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 257,384 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2017 241,654 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Apr 2017 224,231 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 213,613 miles

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

near side front tyre is wearing thin on inner edge

oil leak

parking brake effort is recorded at 17% just above the legal limit

Pass 29 Mar 2016 198,598 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 183,071 miles

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

inner rack has slight play

parking brake efficiency has just met with legal requirement of 16%

Fail 16 Sep 2015 183,060 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

inner rack has slight play

parking brake efficiency has just met with legal requirement of 16%

Pass 2 Apr 2015 165,400 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre perishing

Pass 23 Sep 2014 154,604 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 139,763 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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 WBG is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WBG, 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 WBG is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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