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LM55 BBV

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

336,470 mi
Last recorded336,470 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 BBV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 336,470 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 336,470 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 326,027 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 326,027 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 318,370 miles

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

Pass 26 Dec 2018 306,740 miles

Lower engine is linking

Fail 26 Dec 2018 306,740 miles

Lower engine is linking

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 298,424 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 298,424 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 290,459 miles

Rear suspension track control arm slightly play

Steering idle arm slightly play /ballpoint slightly play

Pass 13 Jun 2017 281,567 miles

Rear coil spring rust slightly

Rear radial arm bushes slightly worn

both front top wishbone arms slightly play

steering box slightly leaking

Pass 10 Jan 2017 271,526 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 263,128 miles

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 253,838 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 246,527 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 241,906 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 235,398 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 235,398 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 229,163 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014 219,505 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 204,285 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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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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LM55 BBV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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