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LF55 YGP

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Yellow Lpg 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

370,317 mi
Last recorded370,317 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 YGP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 370,317 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low !! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge on the limit !!!! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 360,994 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 360,778 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 360,778 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 347,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 337,907 miles

Front Exhaust flexible section poor condition

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 325,080 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 325,080 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 314,540 miles

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 314,389 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 299,086 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 287,863 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 274,397 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 262,522 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 251,779 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 243,445 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 243,445 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 233,121 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 226,221 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 216,476 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 208,698 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 199,396 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 193,117 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 183,552 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 183,552 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 176,478 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 166,213 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 158,701 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 147,675 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 140,543 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 YGP is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Yellow with a 2,000cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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