MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
490,317 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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body corrosion
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (Marked - Next to / above fuel tank) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (Marked - In wheel arch) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Seat belt anchorage loose in boot (7.1.1 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre wearing uneven
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1st body mount, marked (6.1.B.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1st body mount, marked (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded In wheelarch, marked (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Tyre wearing uneven
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside 4th body mount bolt not adequatley screwed in, marked
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Electrical wiring damaged, likely to become detached (1.9.2b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Propshaft component defective
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Nearside antirollbar close to touching wheel on full lock
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside antirollbar link wearing against coil spring
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
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BK55 LXC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BK55 LXC, 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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BK55 LXC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 September 2005.
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