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BU05 GJJ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2021
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

322,757 mi
Last recorded322,757 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 322,757 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 317,556 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 304,135 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 293,687 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 279,768 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 267,016 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 255,871 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 243,124 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 242,809 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 229,156 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 203,868 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 180,700 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 157,253 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 134,724 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 134,724 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2011 131,679 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 115,446 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 97,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 79,627 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 79,626 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 55,603 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 27,311 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 GJJ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GJJ, 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 BU05 GJJ registered?

BU05 GJJ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is BU05 GJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 GJJ shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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