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BU05 GKN

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

350,465 mi
Last recorded350,465 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2018 350,465 miles

slight corrosion underbody

Pass 4 Jun 2007 18,983 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 39,696 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 39,686 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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 GKN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GKN, 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 GKN registered?

BU05 GKN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is BU05 GKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 GKN shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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