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BF55 WMZ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Gold Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

290,595 mi
Last recorded290,595 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 WMZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 290,595 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported On diff (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Vehicle heavily under-sealed

Pass 4 Oct 2019 264,381 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 264,338 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Before rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill around 1st mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Before rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 251,197 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox cooler pipes. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 238,437 miles

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 1st body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 1st body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine / Bellhousing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 225,277 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 212,080 miles

Oil leak rear of engine. ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 212,067 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak rear of engine. ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 199,176 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 199,168 miles

Brake valve leaking under bonnet (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 187,609 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 187,605 miles

Offside Front Brake valve leaking on bulk head (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 174,839 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 161,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 148,468 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 135,718 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 123,674 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 111,656 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 99,633 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 87,745 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 87,730 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2012 82,000 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 81,988 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 70,951 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2011 60,695 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 49,300 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 28,259 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 1,548 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 34,160 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 34,141 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 18,156 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 WMZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Gold with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 BF55 WMZ, 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 WMZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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