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BX05 WCY

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

136,131 mi
Last recorded136,131 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 WCY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 136,131 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 126,195 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 126,167 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine limit 2.5 failed at 2.94 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 110,141 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 95,895 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 82,258 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 67,878 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 58,166 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 41,130 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 41,130 miles

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

Offside Front Air brake cylinder/actuator insecurely mounted master cylinder (3.6.A.2a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 1,409 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 58,128 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 57,055 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,869 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 21,831 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 3,576 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 153,229 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 132,224 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 101,042 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 WCY is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WCY, 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 BX05 WCY registered?

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

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