2005 London Taxis Int Tx Ii — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,424 MOT tests, the 2005 London Taxis Int Tx Ii recorded a 73.3% pass rate. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (27.5% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.6% of tests against 14.0% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, track rod end and rbt (sp) — headlamp aim alone was recorded 145 times.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 29.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 18.6% | 265 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.0% | 199 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.6% | 194 |
| 4 | Steering | 8.9% | 127 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.6% | 108 |
| 6 | Visibility | 6.5% | 92 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 145 |
| 2 | Track rod end | 119 |
| 3 | Rbt (sp) | 117 |
| 4 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 116 |
| 5 | Prescribed areas | 112 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 94 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 29.8% | 424 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 22.3% | 317 |
| 3 | Brakes | 21.0% | 299 |
| 4 | Steering | 17.3% | 246 |
| 5 | Tyres | 16.4% | 234 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 15.1% | 215 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 150k+ | 1,275 | 27.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,102 | 27.7% |
| Petrol | 232 | 24.6% |
| Gas/LPG | 90 | 20.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 599 | 28.2% |
| 2022 | 372 | 25.8% |
| 2023 | 256 | 28.1% |
| 2024 | 141 | 19.1% |
| 2025 | 56 | 28.6% |
What to check before buying a 2005 Tx Ii
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 18.6% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (18.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (14.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (13.6% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2005 London Taxis Int Tx Iis pass their MOT?
73.3% of the 1,424 2005 London Taxis Int Tx Ii MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx Ii?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 18.6% of tests, followed by brakes (14.0%).
Methodology & source. Based on 1,424 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.