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LT05 YHP

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Grey Lpg 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2025
Tests35 (23 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate65.7%

Mileage

450,225 mi
Last recorded450,225 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT05 YHP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

23 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2024 450,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2024 450,225 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 427,782 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 427,682 miles

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 418,004 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 418,004 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022
Fail 25 May 2022

Offside 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))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2021 392,714 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 384,394 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 384,394 miles

Offside 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))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 377,870 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 377,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2020 374,123 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 361,736 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 361,736 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2019 348,932 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 336,906 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 336,906 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 324,166 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 324,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2017 314,260 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Nov 2017 314,260 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 300,521 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 300,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 250,348 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 249,300 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 237,934 miles

Engine Oil Leak

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

Gearbox Oil Leak

Offside Rear Half Shaft Bearing has slight Leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 237,641 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Engine Oil Leak

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

Gearbox Oil Leak

Offside Rear Half Shaft Bearing has slight Leak

Pass 2 Dec 2015 229,296 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 215,313 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 198,830 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2014 180,728 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 180,728 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 165,526 miles

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

rear hubs and axle have been cleaned has oil on parts

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 YHP is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Grey with a 2,402cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.7%.

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 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 YHP, 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 YHP is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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