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LS55 OYJ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

322,009 mi
Last recorded322,009 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 322,009 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 319,213 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 319,213 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 313,132 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 306,911 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 299,388 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 291,149 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 286,265 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 280,910 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2015 271,315 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 252,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 237,142 miles

Offside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2014 226,275 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 215,242 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre has a cut but not exposing cords/ply

oil leak from around engine bay

oil leaking from rear axle/differential

sensor wire broken at nearside front

Fail 4 Dec 2013 215,242 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre has a cut but not exposing cords/ply

oil leak from around engine bay

oil leaking from rear axle/differential

sensor wire broken at nearside front

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 OYJ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS55 OYJ registered?

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

Is LS55 OYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 OYJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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