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BF55 WNM

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2024
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

456,772 mi
Last recorded456,772 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 WNM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 456,772 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 440,425 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 433,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 429,362 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 429,354 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 419,675 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 417,042 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 405,743 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 396,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 387,095 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 382,484 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front bearings have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 377,575 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 373,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2017 366,794 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play As Marked (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 352,691 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 346,207 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 107,664 miles

suspect n/s front suspension out of line

Pass 30 Oct 2008 79,030 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 53,296 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 28,672 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 WNM is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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

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