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BX05 WCK

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests43 (31 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate72.1%

Mileage

306,881 mi
Last recorded306,881 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

31 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 306,881 miles

Electrical wiring insecure wire hanging loose near engine (4.11 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency requirements only just met. limit 50% - measured 51%

Pass 27 Aug 2020 296,403 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 296,365 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is 1.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2020 292,299 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 278,742 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 278,703 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

oil leak from rear of engine

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play as marked (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 271,950 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play front wheel bearing slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass smashed (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

various points of corrosion under vehicle (heavily under sealed)

Fail 27 Feb 2019 271,950 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play front wheel bearing slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass smashed (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Fuel pipe insecure by fuel tank rubbing on axle (6.1.3 (a) (i))

various points of corrosion under vehicle (heavily under sealed)

Pass 1 Aug 2018 261,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 255,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 254,583 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 254,550 miles

Steering box insecure lower secure bolt missing. (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 249,512 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 236,151 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 237,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 237,941 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 230,278 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 230,278 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 217,712 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 206,444 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 196,818 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 196,785 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 187,208 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 177,697 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 169,020 miles

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 158,560 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 153,054 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 142,601 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 138,848 miles

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

NOISY AIR INTAKE

Pass 8 Dec 2010 133,213 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 126,770 miles

propshaft rubber mounting deterorating

Pass 26 Mar 2010 117,185 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 117,180 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 108,759 miles

condensation both headlamps

Fail 10 Dec 2009 108,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 95,876 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 95,816 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

nearside front tyre feathering on inside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2009 86,882 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 86,835 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

weep steering box pinion

Pass 26 Mar 2008 50,499 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 13,780 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 13,749 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 44,776 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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BX05 WCK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.1%.

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 BX05 WCK, 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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BX05 WCK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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