MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
370,772 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms center bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play outer bar inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn pan yard bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge word inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms center bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both side's (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too high both side's (1.8)
Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Brake cable modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings In the boot within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both side's (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LS55 LDF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 LDF, 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 LDF registered?
LS55 LDF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 10 November 2005.
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