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LF55 YGX

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

262,756 mi
Last recorded262,756 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 262,756 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 261,575 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 260,551 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 259,091 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 258,059 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 252,016 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 249,674 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 249,673 miles

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 244,504 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jan 2018

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Central Front wipers cut

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Aug 2017 235,506 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 229,120 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 221,676 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 211,588 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 202,307 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 191,474 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 175,695 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 160,863 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 160,863 miles

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

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 YGX 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 85%.

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 YGX, 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 YGX registered?

LF55 YGX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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