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LT05 XFJ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

293,239 mi
Last recorded293,239 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 293,239 miles

has a water leak

Fail 28 Feb 2019 293,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

has a water leak

Pass 4 Sep 2018 284,578 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 284,578 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen pipe disconnected (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 277,111 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Sep 2017 271,027 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 263,410 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 257,941 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 257,543 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play screw in joint (2.2.B.1f)

Braking system leaking master cylinder seal (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 248,833 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2015 239,390 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

signs of oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2015 239,390 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

signs of oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2015 229,314 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2015 229,314 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2014 224,021 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs lipped

n/s headlamp top mounting worn lamp still secure

Pass 17 Sep 2014 224,021 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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)

front brake discs lipped

n/s headlamp top mounting worn lamp still secure

Pass 7 Mar 2014 212,725 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 203,860 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger step anti slip peeling

Pass 13 Sep 2013 203,860 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

passenger step anti slip peeling

Pass 5 Mar 2013 194,084 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

anti slip on rear step peeling off

o/s wiper blade split

oil leak poss brake servo pump area

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 XFJ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XFJ, 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 XFJ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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