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LN55 SBO

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

112,210 mi
Last recorded112,210 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 112,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 112,210 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low BOTH SIDES (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing WALL PERISHING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 107,483 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 107,483 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 102,118 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 95,573 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 87,711 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 87,711 miles

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 79,653 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 72,476 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 72,476 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 64,012 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 64,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 58,708 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 58,708 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 49,940 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 49,940 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 38,480 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 27,875 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 17,259 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 17,259 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 12,805 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 7,541 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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LN55 SBO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SBO, 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 SBO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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