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LT05 XFL

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

339,128 mi
Last recorded339,128 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 339,128 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 335,921 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 334,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front steering damper bush slightly worn

Pass 10 Jul 2018 324,955 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 318,205 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 318,205 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2017 309,965 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 301,555 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2016 292,793 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 286,453 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 278,088 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 255,832 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 246,242 miles

Front steering system ball joints dust covers deteriorated!

Pass 17 Jun 2013 231,817 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 XFL is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red 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 XFL, 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 XFL registered?

LT05 XFL is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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