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MA05 UAR

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

137,297 mi
Last recorded137,297 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 UAR
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 137,297 miles

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

drivers door corroded

signs of a fluid leak at nearside rear hub no leaks at time of test

Fail 24 Nov 2021 137,296 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

drivers door corroded

signs of a fluid leak at nearside rear hub no leaks at time of test

Pass 26 Nov 2020 129,430 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 129,430 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 122,955 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 122,934 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 117,979 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 110,205 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2018 107,267 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 104,006 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 104,005 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 100,260 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 95,850 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 90,892 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 87,052 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency 16%.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 84,112 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 83,390 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 83,384 miles

Nearside Front brake disc locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 69,953 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 56,451 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 41,862 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 24,187 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 UAR is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UAR, 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 UAR is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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