MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
333,901 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Sub-frame fractured Rear near bolt (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering locking device ineffective Nearside idler, locking tab not bent over (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering damper case corroded
body corrosion
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
body corrosion
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded In wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded In wheel arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion 1st body mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion 1st and 3rd body mounts (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Brake pipe inadequately supported X 2 (3.6.B.1)
Oil leak ()
Brake pedal rubber wearing
Central Brake light partially lit
OS and NS engine mount nuts loose, but not likely to fail
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake test only just passed
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Upper Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
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BF55 WNB is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61%.
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 WNB, 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 WNB is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 October 2005.
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