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YU05 UWB

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests38 (23 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate60.5%

Mileage

345,082 mi
Last recorded345,082 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 UWB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

23 pass 15 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 345,082 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced In wheel arch (marked) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill, 3rd body mount (marked) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018
Fail 7 Aug 2018

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In rear of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 320,360 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 302,979 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 302,971 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded In wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 294,781 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016
Fail 25 Feb 2016

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 278,573 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 267,325 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 267,304 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 250,423 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 239,873 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 224,980 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 224,972 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 213,118 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 213,097 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 199,380 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 185,841 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 185,817 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust blow suspect manifold

Pass 5 Dec 2011 177,243 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 26 Aug 2011 167,906 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 155,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2010 142,387 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 106,301 miles

Offside suspension bump stop missing

Fail 19 Aug 2009 106,292 miles

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside and centre rear suspension bump stops missing

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 57,475 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 57,463 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 996 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 42,718 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 42,718 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

bump stop missing form offside rear

nearside rear tyre appears to be below required pressure

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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YU05 UWB is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.5%.

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 YU05 UWB, 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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YU05 UWB is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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