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LR55 EHD

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

318,326 mi
Last recorded318,326 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 EHD
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 318,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security On dog leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 3rd mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 317,595 miles

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In boot (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 309,562 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 301,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 292,561 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 292,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on anti roll bar right lock (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 282,575 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2017 282,525 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 274,011 miles

Central Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 266,530 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 266,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 256,655 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 256,621 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Coolant leak ()

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 249,358 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 237,886 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 226,144 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 212,968 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 201,158 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 190,097 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 190,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 178,857 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 178,831 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 166,974 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 166,947 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 151,971 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 151,961 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 132,556 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 132,548 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 115,919 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2010 100,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 100,391 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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 EHD is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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

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