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LT05 XFB

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

339,364 mi
Last recorded339,364 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 339,364 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 339,364 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 333,981 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 333,981 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 327,399 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 317,868 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 317,868 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 305,805 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2017 305,805 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2017 300,877 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 300,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 291,922 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 291,922 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 278,525 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 278,525 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 273,133 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 273,133 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 259,674 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 245,642 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 228,197 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 228,197 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 211,503 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 211,503 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 192,914 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 XFB is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XFB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT05 XFB registered?

LT05 XFB is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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