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LF55 YHY

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

261,206 mi
Last recorded261,206 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF55 YHY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 261,206 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Iderler box slight play

Pass 14 Aug 2019 256,643 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 256,643 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 249,842 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 244,107 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 244,107 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 236,576 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 229,883 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 223,449 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 215,992 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 208,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 197,783 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 189,607 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 181,699 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 172,788 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 163,161 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 YHY is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YHY, 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 YHY registered?

LF55 YHY is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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