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DK05 BWP

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

372,979 mi
Last recorded372,979 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 BWP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 8 Mar 2021 372,979 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 361,067 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 352,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 347,156 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 339,925 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 330,588 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 320,655 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 311,135 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 301,632 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 282,181 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 261,685 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 244,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 227,639 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012
Pass 14 Mar 2011 189,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010
Pass 17 Mar 2009 136,093 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 104,213 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 71,331 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,282 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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DK05 BWP is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DK05 BWP, 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 DK05 BWP registered?

DK05 BWP is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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