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LS05 XPG

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

346,248 mi
Last recorded346,248 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 346,248 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 333,058 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 324,184 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 310,995 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 310,995 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 296,636 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 282,275 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 267,141 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 251,323 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 238,676 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 228,475 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 216,838 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 204,582 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 191,962 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2014 99,024 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 184,749 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 171,763 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 XPG is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 XPG, 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 XPG registered?

LS05 XPG is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is LS05 XPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS05 XPG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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