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BF55 WNG

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests40 (25 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

447,058 mi
Last recorded447,058 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

25 pass 15 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 447,058 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 447,019 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle sub frame (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 439,236 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Wires to horn (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In wheel arch - Marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 423,184 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 422,974 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 411,932 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 411,607 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 399,293 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 399,227 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Front fog light wiring in wheel arch (1.9.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine belt worn

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Front section of wheel arch (Marked) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion On sill 2nd body mount (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 386,823 miles

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 27 Apr 2017 384,404 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 384,396 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded In wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Rear bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped Clip broken (3.6.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jun 2016 375,359 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 375,336 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 366,287 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 366,258 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 357,343 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 357,343 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Oil leak

engine oil below min

Pass 22 Dec 2014 339,110 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 339,089 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 320,905 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 320,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 305,878 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 305,859 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 288,261 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 288,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 270,136 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 251,034 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 250,981 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 223,609 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 194,577 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 137,799 miles

Brake fluid needs changing.

Front discs worn.

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

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

Slight crack in N/S wing mirror.

prop-shaft front rubber mounting split.

Fail 6 Jul 2010 13,779 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Brake fluid needs changing.

Front discs worn.

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight crack in N/S wing mirror.

prop-shaft front rubber mounting split.

Pass 7 Jul 2009 92,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 24 Feb 2009 86,254 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 86,102 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 86,085 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 53,515 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

spare tyre close to legal limits

Pass 12 Jan 2007 10,877 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 10,841 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 WNG is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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