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LC55 DFX

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

356,152 mi
Last recorded356,152 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 DFX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 356,152 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 343,171 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 330,418 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 318,630 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slight damage to outer wall

Pass 26 Oct 2017 306,367 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 294,568 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 281,210 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 269,236 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 255,290 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 243,184 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 229,864 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 229,864 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 216,349 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 203,515 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 203,515 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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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LC55 DFX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 LC55 DFX, 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 LC55 DFX registered?

LC55 DFX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is LC55 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC55 DFX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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