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LS55 XNZ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

456,216 mi
Last recorded456,216 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS55 XNZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 456,216 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 456,216 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure bulb (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 456,174 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed Idler Box (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel Arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 445,982 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 445,982 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Above caliper. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 428,687 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 428,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Idler box. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 412,062 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 412,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 392,908 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2017 371,910 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 350,481 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 350,481 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Steering pivot point has excessive play idler box. (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 335,584 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 313,421 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush upper (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2016 313,421 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush upper (2.5.A.1c)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush upper (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2015 303,129 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 288,407 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 288,407 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 274,207 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 258,129 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Dec 2013 258,129 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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 XNZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XNZ, 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 XNZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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