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LA55 WUC

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

270,522 mi
Last recorded270,522 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 WUC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 270,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering idler worn

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

half shaft oil seal slight leak o/s/r

Pass 15 Jul 2019 266,511 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable steering idler slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 259,134 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 247,186 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 243,702 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 235,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 235,703 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Oil leak ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 231,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Oil leak ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 224,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 10 May 2016 222,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 May 2016 222,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 206,587 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 206,587 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

N/R Tyre N Rated

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 176,830 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 169,891 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 164,320 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 155,077 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 155,077 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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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LA55 WUC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LA55 WUC, 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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LA55 WUC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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