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BU05 GJZ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

367,285 mi
Last recorded367,285 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 GJZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 367,285 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 367,145 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 367,140 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated steering idler (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 356,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 346,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 346,460 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 344,785 miles
Pass 9 May 2017
Pass 15 Nov 2016 319,252 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 308,643 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 298,841 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 288,116 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both h/lights abjusted from too high

Pass 15 Apr 2014 261,429 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 234,255 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 71,752 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 71,631 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 38,821 miles

rear spring eye bushes are worn

Pass 13 Oct 2005 13,771 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 GJZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BU05 GJZ, 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 GJZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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