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CV55 JJL

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests39 (24 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

470,141 mi
Last recorded470,141 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 JJL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

24 pass 15 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 470,141 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 462,500 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 456,050 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2018 455,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Steering box insecure x1 mounting bolt insecure. (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 444,814 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 444,789 miles

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion Sill and around 1st and 2nd body mounts (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2017 432,477 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 425,791 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 425,746 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped bulkhead (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 411,298 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 411,187 miles

Offside Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure Gearbox mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 396,645 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 396,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 383,812 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 383,805 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 367,370 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 367,352 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2014 345,973 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 330,550 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 330,483 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 315,214 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 315,201 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 297,231 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 297,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 263,403 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 263,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 245,153 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 245,105 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 231,608 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 231,599 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 219,729 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 219,714 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 207,238 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 179,366 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2009 170,169 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 142,142 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 142,119 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Offside antirollbar link rubbing coil spring

Pass 26 Sep 2007 96,942 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2006 54,150 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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CV55 JJL is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 CV55 JJL, 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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CV55 JJL is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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