MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
572,925 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn all bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Underbody haevily undersealed
Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Underbody haevily undersealed
oil leak
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported on stub (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Underbody & chassis heavily undersealed
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Underbody & chassis heavily undersealed
Offside Front Sub-frame cracked At rear bush (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre cut to cord <25mm
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion In wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated suspect some thing adfit (2.5.A.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Oil leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Play in prop-shaft centre bearing
fuel tank dented allow tank to move a little in straps but tank still secure
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre close to fouling vehicle on full lock
Propshaft component defective
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsr hub seal leaking
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsr hub seal leaking
both rear tyres 2.0mm centre
front brake imbalance 21%
ns head light low
os head light high
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BG05 HZC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 BG05 HZC, 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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BG05 HZC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 26 April 2005.
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