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LS55 NVG

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

284,413 mi
Last recorded284,413 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 NVG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 284,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 276,428 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 270,176 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 270,176 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2018 260,772 miles

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 260,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake fluid not visible wheel cylinder (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018
Fail 12 Jun 2018

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2017 238,824 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 227,908 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 218,237 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 218,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 207,417 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 198,352 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2015 198,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

prop centre bearing has excessive wear

Pass 20 Jun 2015 187,706 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 187,706 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 175,752 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 175,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 162,512 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 150,208 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 150,208 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 NVG is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NVG, 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 NVG is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 November 2005.

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