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LF55 YHR

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

422,680 mi
Last recorded422,680 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 422,680 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Deteriorated (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2026 421,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering box insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth Deteriorated (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2025 416,599 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2025 416,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill showing corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 403,865 miles

Heavily under-sealed and spray painted

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/S/F subframe bush slight movement

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage point repaired but has been covered with sealant, load tested seat belt.

Fail 28 Oct 2024 403,821 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision Hole wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heavily under-sealed and spray painted

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

O/S/F subframe bush slight movement

Pass 24 Nov 2023 389,243 miles

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY AND FRESHLY PAINTED AND GREASED******

Fail 21 Nov 2023 389,205 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

UNDERSIDE HEAVILY AND FRESHLY PAINTED AND GREASED******

Pass 24 Nov 2022 371,395 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 371,183 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 360,336 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 360,334 miles

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

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

Service brake lagging in operation Spongey (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 355,806 miles

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (Steering idler) (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 355,729 miles

nsf idler arm has play in it

Fail 13 Nov 2020 355,686 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Steering idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 50% not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 355,646 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm Steering idler (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 50% not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 353,314 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 349,079 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 342,776 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 335,117 miles

Central slight oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2018 326,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2017 316,392 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 305,995 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 297,705 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 285,603 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 274,683 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 263,141 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 250,799 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 239,090 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 229,434 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 YHR is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 YHR, 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 YHR is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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