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LR55 VGX

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

333,565 mi
Last recorded333,565 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 333,565 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 327,139 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 319,035 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 319,035 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 316,524 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 301,227 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 290,706 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 277,626 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 277,626 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 271,202 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 259,258 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 259,258 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 239,881 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 232,253 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

powersteering noise to excess

Fail 14 Apr 2014 232,253 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Oil leak

powersteering noise to excess

Pass 16 Oct 2013 221,410 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 221,410 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 221,388 miles

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

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 VGX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

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

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