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LR55 EGJ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

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

RegistrationLR55 EGJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020
Pass 26 Sep 2019
Pass 18 Mar 2019
Pass 25 Sep 2018
Pass 9 Mar 2018

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Mar 2017

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016
Pass 24 Mar 2016

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 249,764 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 234,970 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2015 234,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2014 228,791 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 218,338 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 197,926 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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LR55 EGJ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 LR55 EGJ, 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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What year was LR55 EGJ registered?

LR55 EGJ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is LR55 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR55 EGJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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