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LG55 ZGL

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

285,827 mi
Last recorded285,827 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG55 ZGL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 285,827 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 277,932 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 277,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 274,156 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 290,400 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 277,703 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 277,703 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 265,960 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 263,637 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 263,637 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2017 253,275 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Aug 2017 253,275 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 247,557 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 247,557 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 238,426 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 230,444 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 230,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 220,977 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 214,587 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 203,791 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 203,791 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 195,961 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 183,486 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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LG55 ZGL is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZGL, 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 ZGL is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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