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LM55 BCX

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Pink Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

292,977 mi
Last recorded292,977 miles
Recorded on2 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 BCX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc
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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 292,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 284,417 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 274,145 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 259,703 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 247,193 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 234,135 miles
Pass 30 May 2017
Pass 30 Nov 2016 211,479 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 203,408 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 191,433 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 184,235 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jun 2015 184,235 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2014 176,177 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 169,939 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 161,570 miles

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

Oil leak

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 16 Mar 2009 59,462 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 47,870 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 36,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 29,816 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 25,343 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 14,436 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 14,434 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 13,070 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 1,331 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 BCX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Pink with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BCX, 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 BCX registered?

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

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