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LB55 BHX

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

218,485 mi
Last recorded218,485 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 BHX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 218,485 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 218,485 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 217,842 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 217,842 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 216,851 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 19,926 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 214,540 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 212,469 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 208,082 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 202,366 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 196,842 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 194,813 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 187,780 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 182,329 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 177,810 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 177,810 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 173,430 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2015 169,528 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Nov 2015 169,528 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Water leak

Pass 26 May 2015 163,643 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 157,329 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 150,993 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2013 145,124 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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 BHX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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