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LF55 YGA

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

516,485 mi
Last recorded516,485 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 516,485 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 516,479 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 505,756 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 490,034 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 490,034 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage loose Excessively corroded (7.1.1 (b))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Rear Leafspring separator missing

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 158,870 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 158,870 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 435,986 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 417,618 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 398,860 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 398,860 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 380,424 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 380,424 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 362,549 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 362,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 344,727 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 344,727 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Osr leaf spring flat rubber missing

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 321,508 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 321,508 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 304,682 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 YGA 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 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YGA, 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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LF55 YGA is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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