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LT05 YHE

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

433,446 mi
Last recorded433,446 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 433,446 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 433,446 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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 22 Feb 2021 425,442 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 425,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stats on (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2020 418,579 miles

Offside Front Upper wishbone bushes have slight play [both]

centre silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 25 Sep 2019 410,405 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 303,168 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 298,018 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 283,244 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 268,119 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 251,381 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 246,735 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 223,990 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 223,990 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread CRACKED (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 196,067 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 196,067 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 188,685 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 182,020 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 182,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 178,055 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2014 178,055 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2013 162,627 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

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 YHE is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YHE, 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 YHE is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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