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LS55 LCX

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

470,679 mi
Last recorded470,679 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 LCX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2021 470,679 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 470,679 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Engine mounting bracket fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 458,486 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 455,032 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2020 455,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

hole in o/s/r wheel arch but not within any prescribed areas

Pass 6 Dec 2019 449,191 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 449,191 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r wheel arch corroded within 30cm of a seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced boot floor corroded within 30cm of a seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r wheel arch corroded within 30cm of a seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering idler arm has excessive movement (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 439,153 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 426,750 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 426,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear n/s/r wheel arch corroded but will not significantly cause any further damage

Offside Rear o/s/r wheel arch corroded but will not significantly cause any further damage

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 413,284 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 393,816 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Nov 2017 393,816 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017
Fail 12 Jun 2017

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 347,749 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 347,749 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 301,218 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 301,218 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

propshaft damper deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2014 254,562 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2014 254,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 203,421 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 202,296 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 179,997 miles

slight play in steering idler

Fail 21 Nov 2012 179,991 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 179,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 179,275 miles

slight play at n/s steering idler

Pass 9 Nov 2010 159,511 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 113,045 miles

dampness at steering box

Pass 4 Nov 2008 79,019 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 52,666 miles

N/S/F passenger door not opening from outside when unlocked with key fob.

Pass 22 Nov 2006 28,023 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 LCX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 LCX, 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 LCX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 15 November 2005.

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