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LR55 ZTV

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

263,754 mi
Last recorded263,754 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 ZTV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 263,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 263,754 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 256,260 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 256,260 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 251,348 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 244,879 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 3 May 2018 256,053 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2017 232,301 miles

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 3 May 2017 225,033 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 May 2017 225,033 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 219,526 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 212,496 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2015 205,621 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 199,093 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 191,916 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 191,915 miles

Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 185,429 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 178,757 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 178,757 miles

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

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

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

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 ZTV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ZTV, 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 ZTV registered?

LR55 ZTV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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