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LN55 RZO

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 RZO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2020

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 384,181 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 384,181 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 339,604 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 329,420 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 318,120 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 318,120 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (3.5.1g)

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings steering arm both ball-joints (2.2.B.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Aug 2017 305,621 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 298,537 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

o/s/front tyre outer edges badly worn

Fail 19 Apr 2017 298,537 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/front tyre outer edges badly worn

Pass 15 Aug 2016 282,468 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 282,468 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 276,046 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 276,044 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 268,642 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 268,640 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 258,604 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 258,604 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 248,189 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 248,189 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 241,696 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 241,596 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 238,135 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 21,920 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 21,920 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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LN55 RZO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LN55 RZO, 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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LN55 RZO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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