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MA05 UAT

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

369,380 mi
Last recorded369,380 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 UAT
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 369,380 miles

Nearside Front brake pad pin deteriorated

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 363,756 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 357,122 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 351,776 miles

Nearside Rear boot floor bearer corroded, behind wheel.

Offside Front reduced clearance at bump stop.

Pass 17 Aug 2017 345,317 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 339,067 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 323,751 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 323,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2015 306,368 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 306,360 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 288,403 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 288,375 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 265,363 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 238,164 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 212,769 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 202,392 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 188,164 miles

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

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 UAT is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UAT, 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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What year was MA05 UAT registered?

MA05 UAT is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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