MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
449,157 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
brake pipes slightly corroded
front registration plate deterioted
sills corroded
slight free play detected at steering wheel
nearside rear b post in poor condition
offside headlight has a poor beam pattern
slight play detected at steering wheel
underside of vehicle corroded
sills in poor condition
underside of vehicle and wheel arches covered in underseal
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)
sill covers fitted
sills in poor condition
underside of vehicle covered in underseal
play in nearside steering idler arm
sills slightly corroded
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BG05 JDO?
You can check the full history of BG05 JDO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BG05 JDO registered?
BG05 JDO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 20 July 2005.
Is BG05 JDO safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG05 JDO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BG05 JDO have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BG05 JDO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.