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BP05 UST

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

175,041 mi
Last recorded175,041 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 UST
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 175,041 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 169,683 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 169,621 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s and o/s floor sills and inner wheel arches and inside rear doors as shown to vehicle presenter and marked (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 163,574 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 157,933 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 150,325 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 142,163 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 128,230 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 109,773 miles

Centre propshaft rubber splitting

N/S/R check strap weak

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 UST is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 UST, 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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What year was BP05 UST registered?

BP05 UST is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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The MOT history for BP05 UST shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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