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LF55 YHD

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

356,829 mi
Last recorded356,829 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 356,829 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022

All direction indicators not working front and rear corners (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all corner ones not working, front and back (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting hole by seat belt bolt (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced hole in inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 278,069 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 278,069 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 267,699 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 267,699 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Outter .adjusting nut loose. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019
Fail 31 Jan 2019

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Reflecter loose. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected Wheel cylinder. (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jul 2018
Pass 1 Feb 2018 247,032 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 242,201 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 242,201 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 235,420 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 221,378 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 221,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 211,460 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 199,019 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 188,688 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 176,240 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 165,190 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 YHD is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YHD, 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 YHD is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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