Used car guide
2005 London Taxis INT TX II: petrol or diesel?
Petrol, diesel and hybrid versions go wrong in different ways, so each has its own figures from the MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Pick the one you’re looking at: the fuel is on the logbook and in the car’s MOT history.
Petrol
69% pass first time (all 2005 cars: 57%)
Nothing stands out above the usual rate
126 MOTsSee the petrol guide ›
Diesel
60% pass first time (all 2005 cars: 57%)
Stands out: engine oil leaks 2.2×, wheel bearings 4.3×
227 MOTsSee the diesel guide ›
Hybrid versions had too few MOTs for figures of their own, or weren’t sold.
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Other years
Every year of the London Taxis INT TX II compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 396 | Brakes 41% |
| 2004 | 164 | Suspension 45% |