MOT Status
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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.
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
UNDERSIDE HEAVILY AND FRESHLY PAINTED AND GREASED******
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******
Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (Steering idler) (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
nsf idler arm has play in it
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))
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))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central slight oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak ()
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)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
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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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