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LS55 OBG

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

354,184 mi
Last recorded354,184 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 OBG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 354,184 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wish bone (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 348,841 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 348,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 341,428 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 341,428 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 325,362 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 315,903 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 305,762 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 292,320 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017
Pass 6 Jun 2017
Pass 7 Dec 2016 225,736 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016
Fail 11 Jun 2016

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015
Pass 15 Jun 2015 123,880 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 109,187 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 241,748 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 226,709 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 OBG is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OBG, 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 OBG is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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