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LF55 YJD

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

348,888 mi
Last recorded348,888 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 348,888 miles

NO FRONT SEAT FITTED AS PER NORMAL LTI LAYOUT. SOME OF THE INTERIOR HAS NOT BEEN REFITTED CORRECTLY

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 348,888 miles

NO FRONT SEAT FITTED AS PER NORMAL LTI LAYOUT. SOME OF THE INTERIOR HAS NOT BEEN REFITTED CORRECTLY

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 336,154 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 336,144 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 322,195 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 315,231 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 312,034 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 312,034 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working less than 50% (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 249,206 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 246,516 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 246,516 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 211,126 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 YJD is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJD, 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 YJD is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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