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BF55 WNE

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

323,068 mi
Last recorded323,068 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 WNE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 323,068 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2023 320,436 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2023 320,436 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner and outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 317,799 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 314,877 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 313,455 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 308,669 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 298,595 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 289,735 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 289,735 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded long brake pipe front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack in windscreen in drivers view (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 275,016 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 252,463 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 252,463 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 221,416 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 221,416 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front position lamp(s) not working Is and ns (1.1.A.3b)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement Is and ns rear (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 181,210 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 145,604 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 108,509 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 89,611 miles

bolt on the offside brake pipe bracket broken but still secure at the time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2012 73,757 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 59,146 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 47,003 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 32,199 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 8,692 miles

slight brake bind offside rear.

Pass 4 Dec 2006 22,093 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 WNE is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 WNE, 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 WNE is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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