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LT05 USW

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

333,506 mi
Last recorded333,506 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 333,506 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 333,505 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 318,378 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017
Pass 6 Oct 2017 311,513 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 302,784 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 302,784 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 295,678 miles

Nearside front tyre flat spots

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Dec 2016 295,678 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch area. (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Nearside front tyre flat spots

Pass 10 May 2016
Pass 15 Mar 2016 282,962 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 282,962 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak.

Fail 29 Apr 2015 269,767 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 269,767 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 253,963 miles

Oil leak

play in both front wheels

Pass 24 Oct 2013 244,325 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 224,665 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2013 224,665 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

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 USW 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 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 USW, 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 USW is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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