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LT05 EPY

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

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

RegistrationLT05 EPY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 254,919 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 254,918 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested excessive black smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade worn (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 250,789 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 245,581 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018
Pass 16 Aug 2017 233,103 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 233,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 228,487 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 226,963 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 219,581 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 219,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 213,688 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015
Fail 18 Aug 2015

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 199,291 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 199,291 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 190,544 miles

Acculator rubber missing

Brake pedal rubber deterioted

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 183,950 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

brake pedal rubber deterioted

Pass 20 Aug 2013 174,127 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 EPY 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 71.4%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LT05 EPY, 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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LT05 EPY is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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