CarVerify

Free Car Check

LN55 ZKK

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

294,697 mi
Last recorded294,697 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this London Taxis Int
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 ZKK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 294,697 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower inner wheel arch has corrosion but outside prescribed area

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2023 294,697 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower inner wheel arch has corrosion but outside prescribed area

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 285,914 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 285,914 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 280,984 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 280,984 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 275,847 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 275,847 miles

Brake slack adjuster obviously defective (1.1.18 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 258,786 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 246,898 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 246,898 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 226,950 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 213,440 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 197,481 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 192,455 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak power unit ()

Fail 17 Mar 2017 192,455 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak power unit ()

Pass 5 Sep 2016 185,332 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 179,492 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 179,492 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 172,677 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 172,673 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2015 166,785 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 159,266 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 151,992 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 145,182 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
Full London Taxis Int Tx II reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LN55 ZKK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ZKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LN55 ZKK?

You can check the full history of LN55 ZKK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LN55 ZKK registered?

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

Is LN55 ZKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN55 ZKK shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LN55 ZKK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LN55 ZKK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.