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LG55 ZHX

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

343,067 mi
Last recorded343,067 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 343,067 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2018 320,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 320,456 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2017 294,179 miles

slight play in steering column bush

Pass 24 Jan 2017 279,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 279,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016
Fail 19 Jul 2016

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 251,774 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 251,774 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 236,279 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 222,315 miles

slight play in steering column bearing

Pass 24 Jul 2014 206,718 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 191,641 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 173,857 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 ZHX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZHX, 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 ZHX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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