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LT55 XUY

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

326,659 mi
Last recorded326,659 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT55 XUY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 326,659 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2022 326,610 miles

Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn Both sides (Marked with Chalk) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 305,367 miles

Nearside Front sub frame pin bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 16 Dec 2020 305,313 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 305,181 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Bolt not secure. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 285,896 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 285,865 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 265,753 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 265,706 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission leaking from half shaft. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 245,490 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 245,412 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 244,139 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 220,238 miles

Nearside Front Slight Play In Seat

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under Vehicle Been Painted And Undersealed

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 220,202 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end loose Split Pin Worn (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Small Hole In Offside Rear Inner Sill

Offside Front Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion In Boot

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Glow Plug Light Flashing

Nearside Front Tyre Out Of Shape

Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Slight Noise When Rotated

Under Vehicle Been Painted And Undersealed

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 218,350 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Mar 2013 182,383 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 145,391 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 158,688 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 134,390 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 158,688 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 75,439 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 51,448 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 XUY is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Grey 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 XUY, 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 XUY is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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