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LT05 XFK

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

403,922 mi
Last recorded403,922 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 403,922 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 390,237 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 374,725 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017
Pass 7 Apr 2017
Pass 7 Nov 2016 332,325 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 314,543 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 300,472 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 2,870 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 2,870 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2014 274,292 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 260,252 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 247,826 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 234,078 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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 XFK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XFK, 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 XFK registered?

LT05 XFK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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