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LS55 NVU

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

269,245 mi
Last recorded269,245 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 269,245 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 269,245 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 263,283 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 257,685 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 257,685 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 253,227 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 248,684 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 244,630 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play in steering

Pass 22 Mar 2017 240,746 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 236,732 miles

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

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

play in steering

Fail 30 Sep 2016 236,732 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

play in steering

Pass 29 Mar 2016 233,596 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 229,671 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 225,857 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 221,551 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 Mar 2014 217,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 213,092 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 209,427 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 NVU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NVU, 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 NVU registered?

LS55 NVU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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The MOT history for LS55 NVU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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