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LS55 LCT

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Purple Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

367,882 mi
Last recorded367,882 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 LCT
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 367,882 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 357,192 miles

rear tail light lens slightly damage

Fail 30 Oct 2019 357,192 miles

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

rear tail light lens slightly damage

Pass 28 Aug 2019 352,491 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 339,557 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 339,557 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2018 325,422 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 325,422 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated Wheel arch (4.11 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 19 Feb 2018 311,723 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 297,447 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake performance not tested no resistance in brake pedal (3.7.A.1)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 280,612 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 280,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 271,501 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 271,501 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Oil leak ()

exhaust got too much oil cause smoke

Pass 26 Sep 2016 270,032 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2016 270,032 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 254,270 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2016 254,270 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2015 229,506 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 229,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2014 205,749 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 205,749 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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LS55 LCT is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Purple with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LCT, 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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LS55 LCT is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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