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DK05 BXD

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

520,202 mi
Last recorded520,202 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 BXD
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 520,202 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 508,803 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 497,179 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 485,936 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 474,009 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 474,009 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 459,255 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 450,948 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 425,067 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 395,646 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 366,881 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 337,793 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 296,796 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 251,104 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 210,010 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 165,923 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 165,923 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 157,205 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 BXD is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BXD, 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 BXD registered?

DK05 BXD is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is DK05 BXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK05 BXD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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