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BP05 USH

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2020
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

492,975 mi
Last recorded492,975 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 USH
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2019 492,975 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 476,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 459,687 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 445,301 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 434,475 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 423,265 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 406,370 miles

Central Oil leak engine ()

Pass 28 Jun 2016 393,263 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 202,652 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 177,882 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 120,407 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 88,510 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 79,234 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 71,849 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 47,670 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 29,506 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 43,520 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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BP05 USH is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BP05 USH, 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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BP05 USH is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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