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LR55 ZVC

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

337,088 mi
Last recorded337,088 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 337,088 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 328,623 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 320,946 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 317,770 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 311,213 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 311,208 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2017 303,348 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 295,659 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 285,769 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 283,635 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 277,066 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 266,160 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 255,144 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 246,166 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 234,775 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 224,114 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 ZVC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 ZVC, 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 ZVC registered?

LR55 ZVC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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