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LS55 UMZ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

324,723 mi
Last recorded324,723 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 UMZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 324,723 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 324,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 324,715 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 319,675 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 307,685 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 288,184 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 270,383 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 251,940 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 235,274 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 222,383 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 208,324 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 187,070 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 187,070 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 157,138 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 123,400 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 102,080 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 78,108 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 62,262 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 UMZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UMZ, 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 UMZ registered?

LS55 UMZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is LS55 UMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS55 UMZ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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