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LM55 BBZ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

352,159 mi
Last recorded352,159 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 BBZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 352,159 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

parking brake limit just met

Pass 8 Jan 2020 336,927 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 321,637 miles

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear of sill, marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 310,156 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 297,750 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 297,743 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 285,205 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 270,883 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 259,232 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 234,468 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 206,443 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 179,651 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 152,752 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 123,269 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 114,195 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 106,556 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 92,561 miles

nearside parking brake efficiency slightly low

nearside rear foot brake efficiency slightly low

Pass 15 Dec 2008 81,712 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 81,712 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 55,588 miles

wear to bothside front brake pads may soon require replacement

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 BBZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BBZ, 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 BBZ registered?

LM55 BBZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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