MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
336,470 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front body mounting prescribed area has surface corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake just met m.o.t requirements
Lower engine is linking
Lower engine is linking
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear suspension track control arm slightly play
Steering idle arm slightly play /ballpoint slightly play
Rear coil spring rust slightly
Rear radial arm bushes slightly worn
both front top wishbone arms slightly play
steering box slightly leaking
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both sides (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill inner door shut (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill door shut (5.2.6)
Oil leak ()
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
both outer sills covered with plastic skirting not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Oil leak
Oil leak
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LM55 BBV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 LM55 BBV, 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 LM55 BBV registered?
LM55 BBV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 16 December 2005.
Is LM55 BBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for LM55 BBV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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