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LS55 VWP

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

214,779 mi
Last recorded214,779 miles
Recorded on24 May 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 VWP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 214,779 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 214,698 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 206,340 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 206,273 miles

Offside Front Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 197,603 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 188,017 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2017

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 177,841 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 168,325 miles

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

Oil leak n/s of engine. ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 157,637 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 147,883 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 137,965 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 126,273 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 115,319 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 106,517 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 96,516 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 87,462 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 79,124 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 1 Dec 2011 69,832 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 59,026 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 47,878 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 47,864 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 23,548 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 663 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 26,542 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 182 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2006 182 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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 VWP is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 VWP, 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 VWP is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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