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LS55 OYK

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

229,193 mi
Last recorded229,193 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 229,193 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 229,193 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 221,859 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 215,084 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 208,164 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 202,420 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 196,298 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering idler arm has slight play

Pass 29 Nov 2016 190,151 miles

oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2016 182,966 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 177,136 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 168,829 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 161,274 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 161,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 153,419 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 144,402 miles

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

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

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 OYK 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 OYK, 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 OYK registered?

LS55 OYK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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The MOT history for LS55 OYK 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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