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LR55 MYY

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests35 (22 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate62.9%

Mileage

430,566 mi
Last recorded430,566 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 430,566 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 416,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 416,815 miles

Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded near o/s/r suspension arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis corroded near n/s/r suspension arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 May 2019 410,468 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 400,179 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2018 400,155 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 385,973 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 385,950 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2017 374,691 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 374,676 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 359,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 359,221 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering locking device missing locking washers on steering idler missing. (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 345,811 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 345,774 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 331,926 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 331,873 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 316,248 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 300,754 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 288,681 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 288,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 268,911 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 252,413 miles

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)

front and rear brake imbalance just meets requirerments 27% 30%

front brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Nov 2013 252,377 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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 16 May 2013 239,248 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 221,019 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 4 May 2012 210,012 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 209,976 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 Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 194,163 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 194,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 181,276 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 169,107 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 12 Nov 2009 142,943 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 14,277 miles

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 108,653 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Nov 2008 108,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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 MYY is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.9%.

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

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