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BU05 GJK

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

325,816 mi
Last recorded325,816 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 GJK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 325,816 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 325,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Sub frame , when locked to the left (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 319,730 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Near sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019

Offside Front wheel bearing worn

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 18 Oct 2018 306,380 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 306,310 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit (4.11 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 299,788 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 291,619 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 282,402 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 274,056 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 273,984 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r wheel arch. (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r wheel arch. (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 260,425 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 249,115 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 239,532 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 225,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 214,649 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 201,777 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 201,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 190,306 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 190,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 177,231 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 165,382 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 165,296 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 151,040 miles

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

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

brake vavle on bulk head looks damp but no visual leaks when under pressure

Pass 20 Apr 2011 141,049 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 127,744 miles

o/s/f door check strap broken

Pass 9 Apr 2010 116,364 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 116,308 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 95,614 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 70,377 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 36,524 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 39,580 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 GJK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

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 GJK, 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 GJK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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