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LT55 MZU

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests31 (25 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80.6%

Mileage

261,949 mi
Last recorded261,949 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 MZU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

25 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 261,949 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s outer body sills

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2021

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

covers fitted to n/s & o/s outer body sills

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2020 255,120 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 249,687 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 247,312 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 247,252 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 242,057 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 237,136 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 227,205 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 219,603 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 219,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 208,143 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 194,540 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 181,723 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box area (2.3.3b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2015 171,924 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 159,861 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 159,861 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 150,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 150,133 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 136,786 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 123,235 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 109,466 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 93,892 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 79,693 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 62,729 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 50,914 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 50,914 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 38,567 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 27,292 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 14,834 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 14,783 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LT55 MZU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.6%.

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 LT55 MZU, 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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LT55 MZU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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