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LG55 ZGF

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

317,997 mi
Last recorded317,997 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 ZGF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 317,997 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 317,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner door sill corroded near arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Floor not fully secure Boot floor corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner door sill corroded near arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 311,580 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 306,874 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 301,315 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 294,312 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 287,153 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 280,472 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 271,768 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 271,768 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outter (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Oil leak.

Rear brakes not tested due leaking brake hose.

Pass 24 Oct 2015 260,238 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 247,138 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2015 247,138 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2014

Milage not displayed.

Fail 9 Apr 2014

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Milage not displayed.

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 195,242 miles

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

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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LG55 ZGF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG55 ZGF, 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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LG55 ZGF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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