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LG55 ZJX

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

227,446 mi
Last recorded227,446 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2021 227,446 miles

oil leak

slight play detected at steering wheel possible column

Fail 8 Apr 2021 227,445 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

oil leak

slight play detected at steering wheel possible column

Pass 5 Oct 2019 223,012 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2019 223,012 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 216,594 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 216,594 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working Stays on. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2018 211,473 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 211,472 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 204,981 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2017 198,909 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 191,406 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 183,702 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 183,702 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 176,535 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 175,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

front brakes have imbalance (just meets pass)

n/s head lamp deteriorating

o/s/f upper suspension arm bushes show signs of wear (rust staining from bushes)

oil leaks

Pass 5 Oct 2015 169,068 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 166,850 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 153,631 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 147,893 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 140,079 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 ZJX 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 70%.

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

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