Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx Ii?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx Ii?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx Ii?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2005 London Taxis Int Tx Ii vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

44% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2005 London Taxis Int Tx Ii reliable?

Based on MOT data from 2,194 vehicles, the 2005 London Taxis Int Tx Ii has a first-time MOT pass rate of 73.3%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx Ii?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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London Taxis Int Tx Ii (2005)

2,194 real MOT outcomes analysed • 73.3% first-time pass rate

2005 London Taxis Int Tx Ii

CarHunch analysed 2,194 real MOT records for the 2005 London Taxis Int Tx Ii. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The TX II's 73.2% pass rate sits noticeably below the UK average of 80%, signalling that these taxis face more frequent MOT problems than typical cars—and the 43.8% dangerous defect rate is a serious red flag, suggesting nearly half of all TX IIs examined have had safety-critical issues at some point. This is a working vehicle designed for round-the-clock urban operation, and it shows.

At 249,000 miles median, these cabs are genuinely high-mileage machines, which explains the 5.22 average failures per test, but the real concern is the 17.4 advisories per vehicle—a sign of accelerating wear across multiple systems. Before buying one, budget for immediate inspection of suspension, braking, and electrical components, and walk away if the service history is patchy or the last MOT report lists more than a handful of failures.

The 2005 London Taxis Int Tx Ii has a below-average first-time pass rate (73.3% vs ~80% UK average) — check the specific vehicle's full MOT history carefully before buying.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

73.3%

UK average ~80%

Below average

Dangerous (ever)

43.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

5.22

Over 18.2 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

249k

Middle half: 198k–298k

For context

⚠️ Below average. More vehicles in this cohort fail their first MOT than typical. Scrutinise this vehicle's history — look for recurring issues, not just the latest result.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 17.4 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 2,194 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 2,194 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 43.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (98%)	2,152	73.2%	5.16

Colour Breakdown

Based on 9,885 London Taxis Int Tx Ii vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 54.3%

5,368

Silver 13.4%

1,325

Blue 10.2%

1,011

Multi-colour 6%

594

Red 4.2%

411

White 3.9%

390

Green 2.5%

246

Grey 2.1%

212

Yellow 1.2%

121

Pink 1.2%

116

Gold 0.6%

Purple 0.3%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2005 London Taxis Int Tx Ii vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

249,015

typical

197,547

low mileage

298,251

high mileage

Half of all 2005 London Taxis Int Tx Ii vehicles fall between 197,547 and 298,251 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 197,547 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 197,547–298,251 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2005 London Taxis Int Tx Iis sit.

⚠ Over 402,638 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2005 London Taxis Int Tx Ii — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 7% of 2005 London Taxis Int Tx Iis are still active.

Numbers are declining — 140 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2023 (7% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2023.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

18.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

5.22

Avg failures per vehicle

17.4

Avg advisories per vehicle

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