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BF55 WNJ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

539,185 mi
Last recorded539,185 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 539,185 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 401,285 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 400,489 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 400,489 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak blow on front exhaust flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Intermediate drop arm modified such that the steering is adversely affected steering idler arm has excessive movements (2.1.3 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 387,075 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slightb play steering idler

Fail 14 May 2019 387,075 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n s inner sill holed

slightb play steering idler

Pass 7 Dec 2018 375,136 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 375,136 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 347,326 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r wheel arch excessively corroded within 30cm of a seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function o/s/r shocker bush excessively worn (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 349,201 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 333,023 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 314,766 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 279,257 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 279,257 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014
Pass 5 Dec 2013 203,385 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 202,103 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight flexing @ steering box when shaken very hard

Fail 24 Oct 2013 202,103 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight flexing @ steering box when shaken very hard

Pass 25 Oct 2012 188,457 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

propshaft rubber bush starting to break up

slight oil dampness on steering box

slight oil dampness on the rear meatl brake pipe connecter

Fail 25 Oct 2012 188,452 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

propshaft rubber bush starting to break up

slight oil dampness on steering box

slight oil dampness on the rear meatl brake pipe connecter

Pass 23 Oct 2012 188,436 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 171,001 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 139,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 102,661 miles

slight play at n/s steering idler

Pass 5 Nov 2008 70,413 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

slight oil dampness on brake master cylinder

slight oil dampness on steering box

slight play in steering idler

when on lock to lock tyre very close to body

Pass 1 Nov 2007 41,042 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 28,080 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 WNJ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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