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BG05 JDO

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

449,157 mi
Last recorded449,157 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 JDO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2020 449,157 miles

slight oil leak

Front Lower panel slightly corroded

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

Front both side headlamp have poor beam pattern

Rear both side sills and inner wheel arch corroded and covered in under seal

Rear rear boot and under vehicle has marks of filler and under sealed

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

parking brake slightly low

Pass 17 Jun 2020 445,695 miles

Both side rear inner arches corroded

Both side sill / rear cross member corroded

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

Front Both sides headlights have poor beam pattern

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 17 Jan 2020 438,429 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front headlamp has poor beam pattern

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

both side sills slightly corroded

under vehicle covered in under seal

under vehicle has marks of filler

Pass 27 Jun 2019 424,572 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both side (1.2.1 (e))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both side headlamp have poor beam pattern

both side sills slightly corroded

front and rear both side inner wheel arch slightly corroded

steering box has slight play

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 15 Dec 2018 408,685 miles

Rear parking brake has slight low effort

brake cables corroded

brake pipes corroded

front brake pipes in poor condition

front registration plate deteriated

front shocker bushes slightly cracked

leaf springs eye bushes cracked

oil leak

play detected at steering wheel

play in nearside front outer track rod end

power steering has a slight leak

rear seat cushion covers in poor condition

rear shocker casing corroded and play in bottom bushes

Fail 11 Dec 2018 408,681 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength b post (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in boot (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides not working (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake cables corroded

brake pipes corroded

front brake pipes in poor condition

front registration plate deteriated

front shocker bushes slightly cracked

leaf springs eye bushes cracked

oil leak

play detected at steering wheel

play in nearside front outer track rod end

power steering has a slight leak

rear seat cushion covers in poor condition

rear shocker casing corroded and play in bottom bushes

Pass 30 Jun 2018 396,543 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake has slight low effort

vehicle has bean under sealed

Pass 13 Nov 2017 378,300 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly worn

Nearside Rear parking brake slightly low

Offside headlamp has poor beam paten

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

under vehicle structure slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 376,394 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

front registration plate deterioted

sills corroded

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 20 Dec 2016 370,800 miles

nearside rear b post in poor condition

offside headlight has a poor beam pattern

slight play detected at steering wheel

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 352,815 miles

sills in poor condition

underside of vehicle and wheel arches covered in underseal

Fail 15 Jun 2016 352,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind wheel (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 345,001 miles

sill covers fitted

sills in poor condition

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 23 Jun 2015 338,168 miles

play in nearside steering idler arm

sills slightly corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2014 332,278 miles

Oil leak

all suspension, seatbelt and body structure mounting areas in poor condition/ slightly corroded

brake pipes corroded

play in nearside front steering idler arm

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2014 332,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

all suspension, seatbelt and body structure mounting areas in poor condition/ slightly corroded

brake pipes corroded

play in nearside front steering idler arm

underside of vehicle corroded

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 JDO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JDO, 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 JDO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 20 July 2005.

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