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Y5 LPG

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

White Lpg 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

389,815 mi
Last recorded389,815 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY5 LPG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2021 389,815 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 389,195 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside rear door shut arches slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2018 388,733 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Surface rust on the under side

Pass 18 Sep 2017 387,647 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 387,647 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle + SEAT BELT NOT TESTED (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 378,044 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear hub seal leaking oil

Pass 15 Oct 2015 369,603 miles

Front wipers smearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 369,603 miles

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

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

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

Front wipers smearing

hand brake travel long

oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2015 355,985 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 326,457 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 295,423 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 266,642 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 229,874 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 192,267 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 157,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 120,845 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 80,448 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 41,535 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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Y5 LPG is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in White with a 2,402cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 Y5 LPG, 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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Y5 LPG is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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