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LG55 ZHY

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

108,571 mi
Last recorded108,571 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 108,571 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 102,124 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 93,247 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 84,690 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2023 84,690 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 77,711 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 68,948 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 61,237 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 60,524 miles

Nearside Front head light lens cracked

Nearside Front steering idle arm slight play

Pass 6 Mar 2020 59,421 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 59,421 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle fixing bolt insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 58,883 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 58,883 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 58,074 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 57,367 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,688 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 55,696 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 53,262 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 53,262 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 49,667 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 46,887 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,867 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 42,944 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 40,794 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 40,794 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 38,625 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,546 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 ZHY is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 ZHY, 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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What year was LG55 ZHY registered?

LG55 ZHY is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is LG55 ZHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG55 ZHY shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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