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LS05 WBT

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

264,459 mi
Last recorded264,459 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2025 264,459 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2022 264,325 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 264,288 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 259,811 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 254,753 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 249,529 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 246,660 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 242,596 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 239,995 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 239,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 237,962 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 236,822 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 233,719 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 230,297 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 225,317 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perishing

parking brake effort low

Pass 21 Nov 2014 225,317 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewalls perishing

parking brake effort low

Pass 3 Jun 2014 221,637 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 216,900 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 216,900 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 211,302 miles

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 WBT is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WBT, 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 WBT registered?

LS05 WBT is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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