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LM55 BCO

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

273,002 mi
Last recorded273,002 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 273,002 miles

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019
Fail 23 Oct 2019

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019
Fail 23 May 2019

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 248,540 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 248,540 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018
Pass 21 Nov 2017 234,929 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Oil leak from engine in oil filter area.

Pass 19 May 2017 326,805 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 317,312 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 317,312 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 24 May 2016 208,345 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 208,345 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 198,006 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 191,440 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 179,391 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 179,391 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 169,204 miles

offside front tyre cracking on inner and outter sidewalls

Pass 2 Dec 2013 159,603 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 158,788 miles

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

Nearside rear brake back plate damp with fluid

Pass 10 Apr 2008 38,063 miles

minor play in nearside front wheel bearing

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 BCO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LM55 BCO, 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 BCO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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