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LM55 FML

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

464,284 mi
Last recorded464,284 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 FML
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 464,284 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 446,215 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 421,960 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 393,471 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 373,480 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 349,991 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 314,241 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 291,774 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 291,774 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 274,944 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 274,944 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 258,843 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 248,616 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 228,450 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 228,450 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Inner arm outer all joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 204,140 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 185,970 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 165,020 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 151,083 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 136,589 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 120,940 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 105,506 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 91,098 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 79,116 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

rear torsion bar has slight play in bushes

Fail 15 Jan 2015 79,107 miles

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

rear torsion bar has slight play in bushes

Pass 16 Jul 2014 64,019 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 48,680 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 33,910 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 FML is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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