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LT55 WVD

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

267,019 mi
Last recorded267,019 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 267,019 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 267,019 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 266,914 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 260,975 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 257,956 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 257,956 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 255,198 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 248,770 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 244,888 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 24 May 2017 239,207 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 234,502 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 229,758 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 225,188 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy When Rotated

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 225,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel Bearing Slightly Noisy When Rotated

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 213,791 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 202,960 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 202,958 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 188,758 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 12 May 2014 188,000 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 175,094 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2013 158,297 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2013 158,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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LT55 WVD is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 WVD, 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 WVD is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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