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LT55 XUM

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

138,947 mi
Last recorded138,947 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 138,947 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 138,927 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 138,884 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 138,734 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 138,372 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 135,485 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 128,567 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 123,160 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear suspension rod behind rear axle o.s bush worn

Pass 10 Jul 2018 115,379 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 115,331 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 109,229 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 104,544 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 97,893 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 97,893 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 88,764 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 82,287 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 72,830 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 63,858 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 55,986 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 49,535 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,598 miles

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 XUM is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 XUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT55 XUM registered?

LT55 XUM is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is LT55 XUM safe to buy?

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