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DA54 XXR

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests28 (23 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.1%

Mileage

367,809 mi
Last recorded367,809 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 XXR
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

23 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 367,809 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 367,809 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOOR AND BOOT FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing BUMP STOP (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 355,531 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 349,833 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 349,819 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2020 343,309 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 343,259 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 333,442 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 321,452 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 308,895 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 296,741 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 282,957 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2017 274,598 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 268,238 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 255,624 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 241,602 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 227,604 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 213,539 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 195,893 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 177,597 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 158,919 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 138,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 138,996 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 114,170 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 92,346 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 75,827 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 37,039 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 37,030 miles

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

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

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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DA54 XXR is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.1%.

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 DA54 XXR, 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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DA54 XXR is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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