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MX05 LFS

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

410,573 mi
Last recorded410,573 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 LFS
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2023 410,573 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated centre bearing rubber (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front front fog lights not working

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary catch faulty

coolant low

Pass 25 Aug 2021 389,868 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 384,700 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 375,099 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 428,053 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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MX05 LFS is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MX05 LFS, 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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MX05 LFS is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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