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BG05 HZZ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

297,748 mi
Last recorded297,748 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 HZZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 297,748 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 297,744 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement fronr/rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement front/rear (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 292,290 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 286,984 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 281,645 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

exhaurst rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2014 263,525 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 255,230 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 247,337 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 234,886 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke under acceleration

Fail 10 Jul 2013 234,886 miles

Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Exhaust emits black smoke under acceleration

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 207,832 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

slight perishing rear leaf spring bushes

wear to front brake discs

Pass 5 Jul 2011 176,647 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

play in nearside steering idler

slight perishing rear leaf spring bushes

Pass 12 Jul 2010 146,410 miles

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

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

all rear leaf spring bushes perishing

front brake discs worn

Fail 12 Jul 2010 146,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

all rear leaf spring bushes perishing

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Jul 2009 115,765 miles

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

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

both rear leaf spring bushes perishing

Pass 23 Jun 2008 85,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2008 85,314 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2007 54,678 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 24,397 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 24,397 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2005 166 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 HZZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HZZ, 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 HZZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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