2005 London Taxis Int Tx Ii — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,424 MOT tests analysed for the 2005 London Taxis Int Tx Ii, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 73.3% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (74.2%).

Pass rate

1,424

MOT tests analysed

26.7%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

17.1

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2005 London Taxis Int Tx Ii
#	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

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2005 London Taxis Int Tx Ii
#	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.

Most common MOT advisories — 2005 London Taxis Int Tx Ii
#	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.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2005 Tx Ii
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
150k+	1,275	27.1%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

By fuel type

Fail rate by fuel type — 2005 Tx Ii
Fuel	Tests	Fail rate
Diesel	1,102	27.7%
Petrol	232	24.6%
Gas/LPG	90	20.0%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2005 Tx Ii
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

Before buying a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx Ii, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 18.6% of tests for this year.

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 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.