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BG05 HZL

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests38 (34 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

402,852 mi
Last recorded402,852 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HZL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

34 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 402,852 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2025 397,779 miles

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

vehicle has been undersealed underneath

Pass 16 Apr 2025 392,672 miles

chassis has been undersealed

Pass 24 Oct 2024 387,942 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 382,590 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 377,525 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 372,280 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 366,577 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 360,765 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 354,383 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 354,381 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 347,265 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 347,225 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 344,042 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 338,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexipipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 328,858 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 320,669 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 312,132 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 301,901 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 292,103 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 281,076 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s,o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 270,611 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement n/s,o/s (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 260,133 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2015 249,786 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 237,688 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 237,688 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2014 228,612 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 228,612 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2014 218,625 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 207,879 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 198,420 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 176,365 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 155,643 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 May 2010 134,338 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 110,555 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 85,781 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 May 2007 58,247 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 29,753 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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BG05 HZL is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 BG05 HZL, 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 HZL is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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