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LR55 ZVD

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

261,943 mi
Last recorded261,943 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 261,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (radius arm bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 261,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (radius arm bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 257,281 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Attatchment (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Attatchment (D)bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Dust cover deteriorating (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 251,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 246,928 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 240,649 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 234,114 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 234,114 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm insecure Rearward bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 227,012 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 219,468 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 219,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 210,581 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 204,662 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 204,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 194,892 miles

power steering noisy in operation

Fail 20 Oct 2014 194,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

power steering noisy in operation

Pass 24 Apr 2014 186,889 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 177,373 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 ZVD 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 77.8%.

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

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