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LR55 HRN

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

257,025 mi
Last recorded257,025 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 HRN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 257,025 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 257,025 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 254,884 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 250,321 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 250,321 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 246,524 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 246,524 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 242,289 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 238,748 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 234,434 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 230,698 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 226,827 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 226,827 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 223,401 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 81,010 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 212,890 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 207,120 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 199,560 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 192,515 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 192,515 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 HRN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HRN, 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 HRN registered?

LR55 HRN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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