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LC55 DJZ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

270,958 mi
Last recorded270,958 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 270,958 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 268,844 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 263,324 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 258,291 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 258,275 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2017 251,179 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 244,407 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 236,242 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 May 2016 228,697 miles

Offside dip beam image slight out

Pass 2 Nov 2015 220,800 miles

Oil Leaks

Pass 9 May 2015 211,851 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 211,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 204,626 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2014 195,635 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 195,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2013 185,538 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 185,496 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 DJZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 DJZ, 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 DJZ registered?

LC55 DJZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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