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LB55 BHA

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

278,708 mi
Last recorded278,708 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 278,708 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 266,475 miles

Oil leak engine

Slight lift offside top ball joint

Slight wear offside track rod end

Pass 29 Nov 2018 248,040 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 230,516 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 210,923 miles

Offside Front Headlight has a small crack

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 191,428 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 171,491 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 156,161 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 143,279 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 125,169 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 106,928 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 98,436 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 98,436 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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 BHA is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BHA, 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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LB55 BHA is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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