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LR55 ULV

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

382,509 mi
Last recorded382,509 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 382,509 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 377,064 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 367,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 367,754 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 358,344 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Long brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 254,281 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security By door light switch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Long brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Top seals on power steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 246,657 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 235,902 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 235,902 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 225,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 215,846 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 215,846 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking Flexi (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 159,163 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 159,163 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 28 May 2015 196,556 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 May 2015 196,556 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 186,089 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2014 186,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 175,766 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 164,327 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 164,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 153,341 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2013 153,341 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 66,480 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 63,963 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 63,962 miles

Offside Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2007 40,644 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 24,181 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 18,782 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 14,534 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 10,356 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 4,433 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 ULV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ULV, 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 ULV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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