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DK05 BXR

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

151,820 mi
Last recorded151,820 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 BXR
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 151,820 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 151,807 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 135,995 miles

Misting of oil O/S rear hub

Pass 28 Apr 2011 118,961 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 108,940 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 98,665 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 84,639 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 56,177 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 23,336 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 BXR is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BXR, 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 BXR registered?

DK05 BXR is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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The MOT history for DK05 BXR shows 9 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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