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LM55 BYV

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

256,427 mi
Last recorded256,427 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 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 BYV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 256,427 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 248,443 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 239,239 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 229,682 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 229,680 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn pan yard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 220,402 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 211,816 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 202,919 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 194,351 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 194,351 miles

Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable steering idler drop arm excess vertical movement on sector shaft (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 May 2016 185,362 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 185,358 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 175,157 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 166,687 miles

near side steering idler has free play

Pass 6 Nov 2014 158,257 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in steering idler arm

Pass 7 May 2014 149,262 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 140,438 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2007 29,963 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Off side front and b oth rear tyres worn on the outer edges.

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 BYV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BYV, 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 BYV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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