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LF55 YHO

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

319,356 mi
Last recorded319,356 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020 319,356 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 317,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 305,496 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 301,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 289,974 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 269,859 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 259,504 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 7 Aug 2017 259,504 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking flexi hose (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2017 248,902 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 248,902 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 237,167 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 227,580 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 227,564 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement utmost rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement utmost rear bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 228,767 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 211,788 miles

Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 200,202 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear facing seat belt buckle damaged

Pass 22 Jan 2014 189,699 miles

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

advise near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

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 YHO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YHO, 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 YHO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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