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BF55 WMA

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Pink Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

461,471 mi
Last recorded461,471 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 WMA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2021 461,471 miles

Fuel hose leaking at rear next to fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 450,240 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 450,216 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure ex corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 447,779 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 447,779 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose rear facing stalk (7.1.1 (b))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheelarch fractured (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 431,322 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 431,268 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light goes out when the fog light is switched on (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks around the battery area (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2012 255,626 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 215,580 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight roughness o/s/f

Fail 3 Oct 2011 214,873 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight roughness o/s/f

Pass 4 Oct 2010 175,635 miles

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has slight play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 135,829 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 135,796 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 103,525 miles

Advise------Front brake imbalance 25%

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 103,523 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Advise------Front brake imbalance 25%

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 71,156 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 35,300 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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BF55 WMA is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Pink with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 WMA, 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 WMA is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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