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MA05 TZZ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

200,841 mi
Last recorded200,841 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 TZZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 200,841 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 200,839 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine tested 3.0 failed at 3.17 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 May 2019 180,957 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 172,500 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 165,923 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 165,923 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak turbo/intercooler hose rubbed through by steering column (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 May 2018 165,891 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 162,145 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 153,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside reduced effort at handbrake

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 147,172 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 142,167 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 131,336 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 121,564 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 110,503 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 110,459 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 May 2012 97,830 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 97,519 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 82,006 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 81,971 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 May 2010 63,771 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 63,769 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 47,672 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 May 2008 28,498 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 4,303 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 29,044 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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MA05 TZZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MA05 TZZ, 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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MA05 TZZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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