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LM55 BYS

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

535,230 mi
Last recorded535,230 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 BYS
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 535,230 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 519,695 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 497,369 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 485,760 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 287,797 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 280,565 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 280,565 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated boot (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer seal where bottom of rear door shuts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer seal where bottom of rear door shuts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 276,761 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 272,049 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 272,049 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported rear axle (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 279,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play draglink arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2017 265,238 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2017 258,529 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 258,529 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Gearbox mounting defective rubber mount split ()

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 251,985 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 245,635 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 242,118 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 229,154 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 219,039 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 207,251 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 BYS is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BYS, 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 BYS is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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