MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
363,512 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear C post corroded
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear C post corroded
Offside Rear Suspension bump stop poor condition
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Coolant leak ()
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Front Coolant leak ()
Gearbox mounting defective ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner wheel arch spilt and corroded !!
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Oil leaking excessively from engine Of engine sump area and bell housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner wheel arch spilt and corroded !!
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Oil leak Of engine ()
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes !! (2.4.G.2)
Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating High level (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Oil leak Of engine ()
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Advise handbrake performance only just met may require adjustment or repair
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating High level (1.2.1b)
Advise handbrake performance only just met may require adjustment or repair
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating High level (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush Top shock absorbers bush (2.7.4)
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating Hi level (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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LB55 BHE is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BHE, 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 BHE is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 December 2005.
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