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BX05 WCW

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests35 (25 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

361,560 mi
Last recorded361,560 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

25 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2019 361,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in idler arm

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 342,743 miles

Central Rear brake light only 1/4 working

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

chassis plate under bonnet becoming loose

Fail 6 Sep 2018 342,725 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering tube ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear brake light only 1/4 working

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

Nearside Front fog light inop

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

chassis plate under bonnet becoming loose

Pass 8 Mar 2018 323,325 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Mar 2018 323,228 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2017 308,633 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 308,038 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 291,234 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 280,659 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 271,301 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2015 261,669 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 252,256 miles

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

slight engine oil leak from front

Pass 3 Sep 2014 240,977 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2014 232,867 miles

engine oil leak

o/s front tyre screw in tread

Pass 10 Sep 2013 221,729 miles

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 212,032 miles

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

nearside rear leaf spring rear bush worn

Pass 29 Aug 2012 198,514 miles

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

rear leaf spring bushes slightly worn

Pass 12 Mar 2012 186,892 miles

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

ignition lock slightly loose

Fail 12 Mar 2012 186,892 miles

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

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

ignition lock slightly loose

Pass 20 Sep 2011 174,955 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/r brake binding

Fail 19 Sep 2011 174,903 miles

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

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 21 Mar 2011 161,808 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 149,672 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2010 149,621 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 149,541 miles

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 137,793 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil on offside rear brake back plate

Fail 19 Mar 2010 137,793 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil on offside rear brake back plate

Pass 21 Sep 2009 124,471 miles

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

front brake discs and pads worn

seepage of oil offside rear axle

Fail 21 Sep 2009 124,471 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs and pads worn

seepage of oil offside rear axle

Pass 20 Mar 2009 112,163 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 112,104 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 98,413 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs and pads worn.

slight play in offside front lower ball joint.

Pass 20 Mar 2008 85,384 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 71,355 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 56,903 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 WCW is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WCW, 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 WCW is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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