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BU05 GKA

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

391,992 mi
Last recorded391,992 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 391,992 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 391,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch under seat (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 391,984 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 391,984 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 374,279 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 361,033 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 361,027 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 337,699 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 318,637 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 305,180 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2015 305,176 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2014 258,149 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 213,430 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 172,167 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 142,911 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 117,942 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 99,415 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 80,704 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 50,210 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 18,196 miles

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

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 GKA is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GKA, 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 GKA is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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