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LF55 YFY

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

240,794 mi
Last recorded240,794 miles
Recorded on11 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

RegistrationLF55 YFY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 240,794 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 240,661 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 230,589 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 221,138 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 213,022 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 200,388 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 197,445 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 183,116 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 178,073 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 172,402 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 155,600 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 147,323 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 133,223 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 YFY is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LF55 YFY, 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 YFY registered?

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

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The MOT history for LF55 YFY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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