CarVerify

Free Car Check

BX05 WCJ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests41 (27 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate65.9%

Mileage

304,777 mi
Last recorded304,777 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this London Taxis Int
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 WCJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

27 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 304,777 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 304,773 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 299,522 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 294,291 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 289,155 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 289,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 285,146 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 277,938 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 277,841 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling tyre. (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

brake fluid level on minimum.

Pass 14 Sep 2017 271,051 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 271,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 263,384 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 252,650 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 252,591 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 243,870 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 243,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing t/r/e split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle on subframe left lock (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 234,083 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 234,077 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 225,361 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 225,297 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 214,281 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 214,109 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 205,205 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 205,072 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 192,436 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 181,355 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 181,341 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 168,432 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 168,432 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 158,433 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 146,613 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 137,011 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 126,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 116,465 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 97,187 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 97,142 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 67,420 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 67,420 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 37,884 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 712 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 712 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
Full London Taxis Int Tx II reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BX05 WCJ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BX05 WCJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BX05 WCJ?

You can check the full history of BX05 WCJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BX05 WCJ registered?

BX05 WCJ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is BX05 WCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 WCJ shows 41 tests with a 65.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BX05 WCJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BX05 WCJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.