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LS05 YUK

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

329,104 mi
Last recorded329,104 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 329,104 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2023 329,104 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 329,103 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively NS/OS Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced central door pillar/sill corroded within 30cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch heavily corroded within 30cm of seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively NS/OS Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Front Front steering damper has slight fluid leak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on edge and cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body corroded close to spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central door pillar and sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive central inner sill corroded just outside seat belt mounting prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

Outer sill covers fitted suspected corrosion behind

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

steering column fouling against inter cooler pipe

Pass 28 Jan 2020 326,210 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 320,949 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 316,940 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 311,796 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 311,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn too much play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 302,795 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 283,209 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 278,151 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 267,244 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 267,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 254,188 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 235,785 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 225,824 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres are wearing low on inner and outer edges, keep check

both front wheels have minor play, possible wheel bearing

Fail 27 Dec 2013 225,633 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres are wearing low on inner and outer edges, keep check

both front wheels have minor play, possible wheel bearing

windscreen washer jet needs adjustment

Pass 21 Jun 2013 216,207 miles

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

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 YUK 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 72.2%.

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

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