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LS55 UMY

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

440,802 mi
Last recorded440,802 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 440,802 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 435,806 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 470,232 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 451,026 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 443,674 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 422,985 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 422,985 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 422,987 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2020 422,987 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 422,864 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 422,864 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2020 412,493 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 392,507 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 377,502 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 359,805 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 336,408 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 311,258 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 296,487 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 296,477 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Feb 2016 264,118 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 221,646 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 176,411 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 136,127 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 111,096 miles

advise osr brake pipe corrossion

Pass 16 Mar 2011 70,613 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 70,607 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 40,290 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 52,677 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 UMY is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UMY, 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 UMY is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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