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LS55 OYV

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

287,941 mi
Last recorded287,941 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 287,941 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre slight wear to inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2019 277,036 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

steering damper misting of oil

Pass 15 Aug 2019 273,909 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight wear to inner edges

Pass 5 Feb 2019 264,554 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 257,130 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 247,479 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 238,774 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake discs liped

Pass 10 Feb 2017 229,065 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 212,992 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 210,851 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 201,779 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 191,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 191,692 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 182,108 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 182,108 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 172,336 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 OYV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OYV, 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 OYV registered?

LS55 OYV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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The MOT history for LS55 OYV shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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