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LG55 ZGK

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

806,311 mi
Last recorded806,311 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2019 806,311 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 781,023 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 780,035 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear main brake pipe leading to off side rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (moderate). (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 755,914 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 755,866 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured broken trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 730,866 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2017 703,304 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak Different ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 703,304 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak Different ()

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 10 Apr 2017 680,983 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 650,494 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 650,494 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 59,095 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 598,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 569,349 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 569,349 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 539,823 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2014 539,823 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 514,696 miles

Center exhaust detriorated

Fuel tank damp

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2014 514,694 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Center exhaust detriorated

Fuel tank damp

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 483,098 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 ZGK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LG55 ZGK, 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 ZGK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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