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LR55 ZUA

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

212,108 mi
Last recorded212,108 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR55 ZUA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 212,108 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 212,108 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides inner door sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 202,288 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 202,286 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 192,178 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 180,952 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 171,468 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 May 2017 160,535 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre shows wear to its inner shoulder and a cut to its outer shoulder

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

park brake efficiency only just met (16%) it would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Nov 2016 149,009 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 141,275 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 131,770 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015
Pass 12 Nov 2014 113,734 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 113,734 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2014 104,523 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 100,652 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 6 Nov 2013 100,628 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

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 ZUA is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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