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MA05 UAL

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Pink Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

427,175 mi
Last recorded427,175 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 UAL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2019 427,175 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 413,173 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight corrosion boot outer floor bearer, behind wheel

Fail 1 May 2019 413,156 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear slight corrosion boot outer floor bearer, behind wheel

Pass 13 Dec 2018 404,438 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 404,420 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 392,623 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 392,619 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 382,059 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 374,279 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 374,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 May 2016 359,847 miles

Offside Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering shaft splines worn (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 May 2016 359,812 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering shaft splines worn (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2015 340,862 miles

NSF tyre close to sub frame when steering on full left lock.

Pass 8 May 2014 320,112 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 292,887 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 292,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 May 2012 260,006 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 259,968 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 229,550 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 194,431 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 155,177 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 114,040 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 69,234 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 24,501 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 UAL is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Pink with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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