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LT05 USL

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

477,492 mi
Last recorded477,492 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 USL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 477,492 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 477,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 469,487 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 469,487 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 467,239 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 457,514 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 446,291 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2017 425,177 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 412,655 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 402,878 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 388,878 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 388,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 380,423 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 371,543 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 355,698 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 338,088 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 321,732 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 301,720 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 USL is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LT05 USL, 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 USL registered?

LT05 USL is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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