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BU05 GJG

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests30 (24 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

306,284 mi
Last recorded306,284 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 GJG
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

24 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 306,284 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 297,447 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 287,696 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 May 2018 287,674 miles

Fuel pipe insecure X 2 (7.2.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2017 275,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 275,124 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped under bonnet on bulkhead (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 267,167 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 267,151 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 261,721 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 252,384 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 238,889 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 224,545 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 207,951 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 192,075 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 192,921 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 176,099 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 176,065 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 166,479 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 152,260 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 138,464 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 127,097 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 111,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 94,455 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 26 Apr 2010 77,238 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 45,262 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 45,262 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,253 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 11,095 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 64,672 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 31,024 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 GJG is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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