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LR55 MYW

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,730 mi
Last recorded144,730 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 144,730 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 144,527 miles

idler arm has a small amount of movement

Pass 7 Feb 2017 144,146 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 144,145 miles

Nearside Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside EXHAUST RUBBER MOUNT BROKEN

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 140,802 miles

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

near side front steering arm has slight play

Fail 8 Feb 2016 140,795 miles

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

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

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

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

near side front steering arm has slight play

Pass 19 Sep 2014 137,477 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 137,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 134,666 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 130,800 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 130,800 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 122,232 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 114,515 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
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LR55 MYW is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MYW, 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 MYW registered?

LR55 MYW is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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