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LN55 ZKS

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

318,339 mi
Last recorded318,339 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN55 ZKS
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 318,339 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable Idler Box (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 318,339 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable Idler Box (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 308,461 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 308,461 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed Idler Box (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 296,257 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 296,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2018 284,995 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 284,995 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 275,187 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 275,187 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 263,675 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 258,936 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 249,077 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 239,632 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 239,632 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 230,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 230,709 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 220,283 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 217,792 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 206,480 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 198,874 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 198,874 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 189,113 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 189,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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 ZKS is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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