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BU54 MBV

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests32 (24 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

256,011 mi
Last recorded256,011 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 MBV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

24 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 256,011 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 248,928 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 248,863 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019
Fail 19 Mar 2019

Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 238,100 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 231,241 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2017 220,634 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 206,898 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 206,859 miles

Nearside Front Outer Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 192,834 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 180,950 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 172,833 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 172,509 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 160,734 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 160,707 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 147,487 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 134,774 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 123,476 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 123,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 May 2012 112,526 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 98,353 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 89,151 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 79,726 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 67,185 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 67,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2009 42,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Jun 2008 26,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 26,688 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 321 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 53,330 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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BU54 MBV 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 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 BU54 MBV, 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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BU54 MBV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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