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LT55 UZX

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

342,200 mi
Last recorded342,200 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 UZX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 342,200 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 332,127 miles

oil leaks

Fail 10 Dec 2018 332,076 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

oil leaks

Pass 14 Jun 2018 318,398 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 312,711 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 312,701 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings First body mount (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Trailing arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion First body mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion First body mount (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 299,235 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 285,276 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 285,258 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 271,711 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 271,697 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 257,224 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 255,706 miles

ATF weeping on hose to cooler offside

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Marked in yellow chalk (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 244,279 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 224,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 230,043 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 230,018 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 213,969 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 199,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 177,536 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

os rear suspension steady bar rubber worn

Pass 15 Nov 2011 152,634 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 131,558 miles

Oil leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 131,558 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2009 112,453 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 84,822 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2008 84,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 UZX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LT55 UZX, 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 UZX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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