MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
357,013 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
oil leak
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
n/s/r tyre perished
o/s/f tyre perished
oil leak
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
n/s/r tyre perished
nail in o/s/r tyre
oil leak
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/r tyre perished
o/s/f tyre perished
oil leak
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/r tyre perished
o/s/f tyre perished
oil leak
oil leak
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
oil leak
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside front bumper slightly damaged
Oil leak
Oil leak
anti-slip provision slightly worn
offside front tyre runing low on inner edge
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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 OBM is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 OBM, 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 OBM registered?
LS55 OBM is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 November 2005.
Is LS55 OBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for LS55 OBM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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