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LT05 XFO

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

326,017 mi
Last recorded326,017 miles
Recorded on14 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 XFO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 326,017 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 316,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 291,096 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

parking brake just meets requirements

parking brake leaver has little return travel

Pass 7 Apr 2018 279,281 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 268,470 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 266,387 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 263,992 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 263,992 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 249,477 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 243,273 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 325,713 miles

front discs worn

Pass 7 Oct 2014 227,002 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 218,065 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 208,510 miles

AUX BELT IDLER WORN

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 208,508 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

AUX BELT IDLER WORN

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 197,983 miles

ACCELERATOR PEDAL RUBBER WORN

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 XFO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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