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LC55 DJU

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

364,016 mi
Last recorded364,016 miles
Recorded on20 May 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2020 364,016 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 364,016 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod 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))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 352,712 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 352,703 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 352,472 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 343,793 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 334,398 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 334,088 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emission tested and no reading recorded

Fail 23 Jul 2018 334,088 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

emission tested and no reading recorded

Pass 11 Jan 2017 333,946 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016
Pass 11 Jan 2016 313,166 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015
Pass 15 Jan 2015 286,513 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 258,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 258,049 miles

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 DJU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LC55 DJU, 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 DJU registered?

LC55 DJU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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