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LT55 WVG

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

226,141 mi
Last recorded226,141 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 226,141 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 216,804 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 216,804 miles

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

Offside Inner Steering locking device ineffective track rod end loose (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 27 May 2019 213,699 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 204,605 miles

service brake efficiency just met requirement

Pass 5 Mar 2018 196,259 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 189,629 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 182,358 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 182,358 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 174,738 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 170,744 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 170,744 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 162,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 162,797 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 152,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 152,851 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 143,499 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 143,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 133,717 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 133,717 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 123,915 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 123,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LT55 WVG is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WVG, 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 WVG is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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