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LB55 BGV

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

360,703 mi
Last recorded360,703 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 BGV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 360,703 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 356,378 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 349,099 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 349,093 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 343,892 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 332,531 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 319,554 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 319,554 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 309,509 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 309,509 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 307,471 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 295,151 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 282,461 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 269,485 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 255,658 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 242,666 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 229,290 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 229,290 miles

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 BGV 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 LB55 BGV, 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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What year was LB55 BGV registered?

LB55 BGV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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