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LF55 YFP

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

314,717 mi
Last recorded314,717 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 YFP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 314,717 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

some corrosion both rear wheel arches to outer sills

Fail 9 Mar 2022 314,717 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

some corrosion both rear wheel arches to outer sills

Fail 9 Feb 2022 314,702 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2021 311,457 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 309,814 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 306,958 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 306,958 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 304,282 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 299,728 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 296,358 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 285,519 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 274,232 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 260,029 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 253,578 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 253,578 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 240,285 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 230,965 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 220,349 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 209,981 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 198,402 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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LF55 YFP is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LF55 YFP, 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 LF55 YFP registered?

LF55 YFP is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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