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BF55 WNH

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

310,291 mi
Last recorded310,291 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 310,291 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 294,411 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 294,411 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material long to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 283,663 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 283,663 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 272,642 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

secondary bonnet retaining device inop

steering damper missing

Fail 9 Jul 2018 272,642 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

secondary bonnet retaining device inop

steering damper missing

Pass 26 Jan 2018 262,829 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint os and ns front lower (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 262,829 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint os and ns front lower (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 242,534 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 242,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end loose lock nut insecure (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 227,957 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit os and ns rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 210,244 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 210,244 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 175,805 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 165,689 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 146,498 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 146,490 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 126,361 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 100,193 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 75,002 miles

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

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

rear bumper bracket bent

Pass 6 Apr 2009 74,641 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 50,724 miles

slight bulge outer wall o/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2006 36,088 miles

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

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 WNH is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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