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BF55 WNB

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2021
Tests41 (25 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate61%

Mileage

333,901 mi
Last recorded333,901 miles
Recorded on27 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 WNB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

25 pass 16 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 333,901 miles

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))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 333,683 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 325,468 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Park brake cable (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 325,435 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 318,580 miles

body corrosion

Fail 23 Apr 2019 318,557 miles

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

body corrosion

Pass 23 Oct 2018 312,559 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 306,070 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 306,050 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 299,749 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 299,730 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported X 2 (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2017 291,720 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 283,577 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 283,481 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 273,617 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 273,607 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 261,927 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 261,892 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 248,328 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 232,013 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 232,003 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 218,215 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 203,662 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 190,510 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 190,473 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 176,944 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 163,990 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 163,953 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)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 149,467 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 158,991 miles

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 133,552 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 133,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 118,454 miles

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 88,260 miles

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)

Fail 14 Oct 2009 88,260 miles

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)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,882 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 57,843 miles

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)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 38,872 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 38,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 27,585 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 62 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 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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