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BU54 MBX

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

445,972 mi
Last recorded445,972 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 MBX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 445,972 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 414,193 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 381,035 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 345,641 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 313,373 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 281,454 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 249,946 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 220,740 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 196,651 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 154,945 miles

Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 108,994 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 53,761 miles

advisory from test number 962349907034

Fail 9 Jan 2007 53,761 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2006
Fail 20 Jan 2006

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 MBX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MBX, 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 BU54 MBX registered?

BU54 MBX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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