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DK05 BXM

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

356,136 mi
Last recorded356,136 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 356,136 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 351,078 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 338,503 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 327,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 320,078 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Outer side rigger bent

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

Offside Front wiper spindle slight play/movement

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 320,078 miles

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

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure box arm (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Offside Front Outer side rigger bent

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

Offside Front wiper spindle slight play/movement

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 311,492 miles

slight play in steering

Nearside Front fog lamp dosent work

Offside outer rigger bent

Fail 25 Jul 2017 311,492 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded x4 (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 1 (5.2.6)

slight play in steering

Nearside Front fog lamp dosent work

Offside outer rigger bent

Pass 30 Jan 2017 299,985 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 299,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 290,081 miles

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2016 282,378 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component box (2.3.3b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 254,314 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 232,468 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 232,468 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 214,162 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 214,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

hackney test engine oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 195,125 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 177,790 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 140,922 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 92,451 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 62,969 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 17,825 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 43,779 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 43,779 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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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DK05 BXM is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BXM, 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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DK05 BXM is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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