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LS05 XPH

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021
Pass 3 Jul 2020 357,235 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 357,235 miles

Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2019 349,349 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 343,189 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 334,965 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 325,679 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 317,344 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 308,546 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 298,931 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 279,156 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades slighty worn

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2015 279,033 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 279,033 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 279,033 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 277,467 miles

Engine has a slight oil leak.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014

Oil leak

anti-slip provision slightly worn

Pass 23 Sep 2013 217,545 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 217,545 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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 XPH is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XPH, 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 XPH registered?

LS05 XPH is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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