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LT55 WVM

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 WVM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all around front and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

door corroded o/s front

Fail 14 Sep 2020

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all around front and rear n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

door corroded o/s front

Pass 6 Sep 2019 406,015 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear stop light not working

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front wipers smearing slightly

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill has excessive corrosion not in prescribed area

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 394,492 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2018 383,843 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 367,052 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 353,389 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 338,451 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 328,545 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 322,476 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 315,673 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 293,547 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 278,401 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 263,228 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 263,224 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

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

front pads wearing thin

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 19 Mar 2014 246,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 229,698 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 3,095 miles

Slight play in both front wheel bearings.

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 WVM is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WVM, 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 WVM is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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