MOT Status
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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 ()
Oil leak ()
Spare tyre defective ()
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 ()
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
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)
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)
Oil leak
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
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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.
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.
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Propshaft component defective
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
spare tyre close to legal limits
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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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