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LS55 VXA

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

396,855 mi
Last recorded396,855 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 396,855 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 396,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door post to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2018 376,618 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 150,070 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 348,139 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 321,456 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 293,597 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 227,907 miles

Indicator stalk poor operation.

N/S steering idler arm worn slightly.

N/S/Fronrt sidelight dull.

N/S/Rear suspension arm bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight freeplay in steering box.

Wiper blades poor but still clearing screen.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 265,500 miles

Oil leak

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 VXA is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VXA, 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 VXA registered?

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

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