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LT05 EPU

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

337,051 mi
Last recorded337,051 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 EPU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 337,051 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 337,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 329,436 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 329,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Oct 2019 329,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2019 327,860 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 327,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 313,174 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 313,174 miles

Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure bolt loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 305,948 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 305,948 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 296,739 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 287,415 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 287,415 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 278,272 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 269,625 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 258,852 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 248,021 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 236,319 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 225,596 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 214,187 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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LT05 EPU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LT05 EPU, 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 LT05 EPU registered?

LT05 EPU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is LT05 EPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT05 EPU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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