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LF55 YHB

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

501,683 mi
Last recorded501,683 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 501,683 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 490,149 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 490,149 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 481,762 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 481,762 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 471,843 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 461,665 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 448,893 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 448,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 438,244 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 438,244 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 426,786 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 426,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 415,130 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 398,297 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 379,803 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 360,563 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 344,177 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 325,120 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 YHB is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YHB, 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 YHB registered?

LF55 YHB is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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