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LR55 WZO

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside steering arm idler slight play

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside steering arm idler slight play

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 187,826 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020
Fail 28 Jul 2020

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019
Fail 7 Oct 2019

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019
Fail 25 Feb 2019

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018
Fail 4 Sep 2018

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Near side Reg plate not working.Bulb replacement. (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2018
Pass 13 Sep 2017 143,220 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017
Pass 31 Aug 2016 124,499 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 116,071 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 108,135 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 108,135 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 30,078 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014
Pass 25 Feb 2014 80,309 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,798 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 69,798 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 58,199 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 WZO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WZO, 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 WZO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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