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LL54 EPU

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

454,299 mi
Last recorded454,299 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL54 EPU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 454,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 427,523 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 400,935 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 400,932 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 375,558 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 375,557 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 350,992 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 350,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 314,042 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside bonnet hinges worn

offsiode front wheel arch cover insecure

Fail 13 Nov 2012 314,032 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside bonnet hinges worn

offsiode front wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 16 Nov 2011

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges (on limit)

plastic sill covers prevent full inspection of sills

rear brakes show imbalance

Fail 15 Nov 2011

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges (on limit)

plastic sill covers prevent full inspection of sills

rear brakes show imbalance

Pass 16 Nov 2010 219,925 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 219,897 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 159,187 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 101,635 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 101,346 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Severe oil leak to n/s/r half / shaft to axle tube.

Pass 11 Dec 2007 38,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 38,454 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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LL54 EPU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LL54 EPU, 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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LL54 EPU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 February 2005.

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