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MT05 VLF

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Grey Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

415,476 mi
Last recorded415,476 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT05 VLF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 415,476 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 399,410 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 399,410 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 382,788 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 364,552 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2017 346,651 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 333,594 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 333,588 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 315,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2016 315,731 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 287,379 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler arm bushes (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 231,207 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 231,207 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 219,312 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 219,297 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2012 193,890 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 193,511 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 165,381 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 137,700 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 126,102 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 116,511 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 107,438 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 107,434 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 88,994 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 88,985 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 53,260 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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MT05 VLF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Grey with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MT05 VLF, 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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MT05 VLF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 7 July 2005.

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