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LS05 XPR

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

324,881 mi
Last recorded324,881 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2020 324,881 miles

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

Nearside Front idler slight play

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 308,387 miles

Nearside Front slight play in lder

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 290,838 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 274,177 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 260,202 miles

Offside Front Upper slight oil leak from steering box

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 243,865 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 228,309 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 212,656 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 200,353 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 173,178 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 149,837 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 127,546 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 104,024 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 83,755 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 64,524 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 48,278 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 XPR is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XPR, 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 XPR registered?

LS05 XPR is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is LS05 XPR safe to buy?

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