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YD05 ADN

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

409,411 mi
Last recorded409,411 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 ADN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 409,411 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jun 2017 409,411 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear chassis corroding

offside and nearside inner sills corroded and holed but are not prescribed areas

offside and nearside rear inner wings corroded but are not prescribed areas

Pass 12 Aug 2015 377,385 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 335,138 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 335,028 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 297,974 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2012

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 246,915 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Feb 2010
Fail 28 Jan 2010 216,111 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2009 180,707 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f/headlight has a crack in centre

Fail 5 Feb 2009 180,240 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

n/s/r bump stop missiing

o/s/f/headlight has a crack in centre

Pass 28 Feb 2008 141,357 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2008

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 95,230 miles

O/S/R BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006

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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YD05 ADN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YD05 ADN, 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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YD05 ADN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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