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BU54 MDF

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests31 (23 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate74.2%

Mileage

280,282 mi
Last recorded280,282 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 MDF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

23 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 280,282 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 280,263 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 14 Jun 2018 275,725 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 266,839 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to heavy use of underseal

Fail 6 Dec 2017 266,780 miles

Electrical wiring insecure Gear box (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Steering locking device insecure Idler drop arm nut tab washer (2.2.C.1g)

Unable to fully inspect due to heavy use of underseal

Pass 8 Jun 2017 258,128 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 350,289 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 241,068 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 237,227 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 233,154 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 226,418 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 221,136 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 215,948 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 210,412 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 203,712 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 203,682 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 196,260 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 196,248 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 188,407 miles

Propshaft component defective

Pass 17 Jun 2011 185,577 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 185,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 177,302 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 177,290 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 169,689 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 152,666 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 134,549 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 134,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 88,847 miles

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

play in near side steering idler

Pass 11 Sep 2006 70,052 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 41,377 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 41,377 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

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 MDF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.2%.

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 MDF, 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 MDF registered?

BU54 MDF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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