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LS05 XPL

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

317,321 mi
Last recorded317,321 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 317,321 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre has multiple flat spots that are on LEGAL LIMIT 175 R16C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge ON LEGAL LIMIT 175 R16C (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 313,689 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 306,116 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 300,392 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 300,392 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 294,397 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 288,982 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 283,255 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 276,484 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 269,631 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 269,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2016 262,329 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 255,166 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 248,158 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 20 Nov 2014 243,918 miles

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 243,918 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 234,062 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 234,062 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 223,420 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 212,452 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 212,452 miles

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XPL is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 XPL, 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 XPL is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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