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BF55 WLO

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests34 (23 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

372,813 mi
Last recorded372,813 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 WLO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

23 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2019 372,813 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2019 372,561 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired OSR inner wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 357,134 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 357,100 miles

Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 338,946 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 339,822 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 325,854 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 325,697 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2017 307,216 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 284,330 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

windscreen cracked but not obstructing drivers view of the road.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 262,392 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 240,966 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 240,946 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 219,999 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 219,986 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 199,481 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 186,368 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 178,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 169,970 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 162,092 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 152,353 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 152,335 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 145,015 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 144,845 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 134,665 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 126,129 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2011 126,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 117,971 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 101,762 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 83,829 miles

Offside antirollbar link marked by coil spring

Pass 21 Sep 2007 65,016 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 64,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,028 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 35,018 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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BF55 WLO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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 BF55 WLO, 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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BF55 WLO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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