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LG55 ZHK

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

364,536 mi
Last recorded364,536 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 364,536 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 356,910 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 356,910 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner door sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 350,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 350,674 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Outer bar outer dust cover (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 344,488 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 336,139 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 329,023 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 321,550 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 310,199 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 295,805 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 295,805 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 282,158 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2015 282,158 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 268,587 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 255,727 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 241,765 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 230,557 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 217,826 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 217,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ZHK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 ZHK, 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 ZHK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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