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LT55 XUS

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

326,494 mi
Last recorded326,494 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 326,494 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 326,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 314,062 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2016 314,062 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2015 298,382 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play draglinkarm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 283,589 miles

BAD OIL LEAK

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 283,589 miles

BAD OIL LEAK

Pass 18 Sep 2014 266,699 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2014 266,603 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 255,607 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2014 255,375 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 240,557 miles

Oil leak

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

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 XUS is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XUS, 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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What year was LT55 XUS registered?

LT55 XUS is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is LT55 XUS safe to buy?

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