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LC55 DKX

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

242,338 mi
Last recorded242,338 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC55 DKX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 242,338 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 240,503 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 234,694 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 231,099 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play short outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 215,375 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 211,406 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 204,639 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 198,382 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 198,382 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt short inner (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 196,653 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 190,995 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 181,200 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 171,481 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 171,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 162,685 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 DKX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue 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 DKX, 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 DKX registered?

LC55 DKX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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