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LC55 DHL

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

250,994 mi
Last recorded250,994 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 DHL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 250,994 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 240,499 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 240,499 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 May 2015 229,754 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 5 May 2015 229,754 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 220,674 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 220,674 miles

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 May 2014 210,780 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 200,300 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2013 200,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

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 DHL is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LC55 DHL, 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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LC55 DHL is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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