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LF55 YGZ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

304,400 mi
Last recorded304,400 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2021 304,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 303,984 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 294,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 285,453 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 275,345 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 264,286 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 207,738 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 252,161 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 233,935 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 224,798 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 213,062 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front play in both front wheels

Pass 23 Mar 2015 203,572 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 191,293 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 185,168 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 166,182 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 YGZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YGZ, 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 YGZ registered?

LF55 YGZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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