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LN55 SBU

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,920 mi
Last recorded76,920 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 76,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 64,249 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 64,156 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 55,895 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 47,956 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 38,605 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 29,728 miles

Oil leak ()

brake pedal rubber slightly warn

Pass 10 Sep 2016 29,738 miles

inner rack has slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2015 13,608 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 13,604 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2015

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2014 206,501 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Sep 2014 206,498 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2014

Nearside front headlamp lense melting/cracking up in center but beam image correct

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

millage not displayed

Fail 7 Mar 2014

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front headlamp lense melting/cracking up in center but beam image correct

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

millage not displayed

Pass 10 Sep 2013 171,738 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear bumper insecure

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

paintwork on offside front wing rust blistered. no sharp edges

Fail 10 Sep 2013 171,738 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear bumper insecure

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

paintwork on offside front wing rust blistered. no sharp 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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LN55 SBU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LN55 SBU, 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 SBU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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