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BU05 GJF

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

422,123 mi
Last recorded422,123 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 GJF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 422,123 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 381,244 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 363,158 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 350,037 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 331,920 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 316,504 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 259,346 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 210,134 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 168,071 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2012 168,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012
Pass 13 Oct 2010 136,754 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 133,867 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 133,841 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 132,751 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 102,174 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Slight Play in Steering Box

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 102,174 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Slight Play in Steering Box

Pass 3 May 2008 69,385 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 44,038 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 23,169 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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BU05 GJF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BU05 GJF, 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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BU05 GJF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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