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LB55 BFV

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

407,967 mi
Last recorded407,967 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 BFV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 407,967 miles

general wear and corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2020 402,991 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 400,596 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 385,222 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 350,144 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 317,174 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 279,538 miles

spare tyre needs replacing for hackney mot test

Pass 29 Nov 2012 239,665 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 204,297 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 160,439 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 121,682 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 121,660 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LB55 BFV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LB55 BFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB55 BFV registered?

LB55 BFV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is LB55 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB55 BFV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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