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BX05 WDD

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

240,389 mi
Last recorded240,389 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 WDD
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 240,389 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 229,765 miles

Propshaft centre bearing worn

Propshaft front rubber damper cracked

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 229,765 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Propshaft centre bearing worn

Propshaft front rubber damper cracked

Fail 11 Aug 2015 229,729 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Propshaft centre bearing worn

Propshaft front rubber damper cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2015 223,013 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 222,985 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight dampness from fuel tank

Pass 15 Aug 2014 205,418 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Washer jet to o/s/f outer blocked

Fail 15 Aug 2014 205,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper slightly worn (2.4.B.5)

Washer jet to o/s/f outer blocked

Pass 28 Feb 2014 189,714 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 189,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Propshaft centre bearing callapased

Pass 7 Aug 2013 157,984 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot area starting to rust

rear diff leaking oil

very small movement at steering box

Pass 28 Feb 2013 158,210 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 158,141 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Slight play @ steering idler to the n/s/f

Some ovatality in rear brake drums

Pass 22 Feb 2012 131,084 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 130,304 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 98,327 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 98,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 73,286 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 72,585 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 48,262 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 47,716 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 16,430 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 16,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 56,603 miles

slight oil dampness on steering box

slight play in n/s and o/s front wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/f upper wishbone bushes

Pass 24 Feb 2006 32,492 miles

slight dampness on front metal brake pipes

slight dampness on steering rack

Fail 21 Feb 2006 32,258 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 WDD is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 WDD, 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 WDD is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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