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BG05 HZY

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

462,456 mi
Last recorded462,456 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 462,456 miles

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 462,351 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering link rod (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 460,767 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Holed and Corroded - Seen When Offside Door Opened - Marked With Chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill - Seen From Inside Offside Wheel Arch - Marked With Chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 460,728 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Holed and Corroded - Seen When Offside Door Opened - Marked With Chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Sill - Seen From Inside Offside Wheel Arch - Marked With Chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 455,202 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2021 455,202 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 454,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 447,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in underseal - unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 447,937 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose lower harness bolt (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision lower harness bolt (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in underseal - unable to fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 435,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 412,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 393,582 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 393,582 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Inner door sill, marked with yellow chalk (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Inner door sill, marked with yellow chalk (6.1.C.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 367,740 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 342,015 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 320,372 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 291,130 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 268,759 miles

o/s/f tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 6 Oct 2011 237,198 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

steering idler arm slight play

Pass 9 Sep 2010 211,740 miles

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)

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2010 211,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 8 Oct 2009 167,234 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 161,518 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 21 May 2007 101,591 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 101,588 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 42,231 miles

oil leak

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 HZY is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 HZY, 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 HZY is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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