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LM55 BYT

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

299,560 mi
Last recorded299,560 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 299,560 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 297,552 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 293,946 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 293,946 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side's (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 290,841 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 287,822 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 283,691 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 279,262 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 274,896 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 272,016 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 272,016 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 268,566 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 265,137 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2014 261,774 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2013 257,683 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 BYT is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BYT, 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 BYT registered?

LM55 BYT is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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