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BU54 MDY

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

302,262 mi
Last recorded302,262 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 MDY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2019 302,262 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 302,261 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 295,405 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 295,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 288,139 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 288,115 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 282,286 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 273,684 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 265,456 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 255,644 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 255,644 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inside boot corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

gear box pco rubber and bracket missing

prop shaft donut rubber split

sings of engine oil leaks

Pass 26 Jan 2016 247,557 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 247,557 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

pco bracket and seal missing

sings of engine oil leaks

sings of steering box oil leaks

Pass 12 Jan 2016 246,781 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

sings of oil leaks from underneath the engine area.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 237,832 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 237,832 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 218,106 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 218,106 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 208,782 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 201,598 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 MDY is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MDY, 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 MDY is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 5 January 2005.

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