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LY55 UET

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

326,242 mi
Last recorded326,242 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 UET
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 326,242 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 326,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 319,734 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 319,734 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 312,268 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 310,039 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 302,020 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 302,020 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2017 294,070 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 283,195 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 272,507 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 261,335 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 249,608 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 239,605 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 227,497 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 214,721 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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LY55 UET is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 LY55 UET, 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 LY55 UET registered?

LY55 UET is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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The MOT history for LY55 UET shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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