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LS55 FAF

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

296,403 mi
Last recorded296,403 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 FAF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2020 296,403 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (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))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 287,323 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 276,230 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 264,880 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 252,558 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 242,855 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 232,126 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 232,126 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 222,003 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 222,003 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 212,133 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 202,393 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 192,803 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 192,803 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 182,898 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 174,035 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 161,999 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust deteriorated

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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LS55 FAF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver 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 LS55 FAF, 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 LS55 FAF registered?

LS55 FAF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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