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BK55 LXC

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests38 (22 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

490,317 mi
Last recorded490,317 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 LXC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc
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MOT History

22 pass 16 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 490,317 miles

body corrosion

Fail 12 Mar 2019 490,299 miles

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))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 482,327 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 482,313 miles

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))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 472,716 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 463,503 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 454,480 miles

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)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 454,470 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 444,761 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 444,720 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 434,143 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 434,012 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 421,512 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 410,620 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 399,760 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 399,750 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 387,812 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 387,790 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 375,777 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 375,713 miles

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)

Pass 14 May 2013 363,439 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 363,426 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 341,989 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 341,979 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 322,011 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 297,745 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 297,736 miles

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 274,208 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 274,208 miles

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)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 254,658 miles

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)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 254,643 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 207,044 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 155,176 miles

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)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 155,140 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 110,042 miles

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)

Fail 27 Sep 2007 110,025 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 53,470 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 53,460 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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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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