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DK05 FUY

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

490,630 mi
Last recorded490,630 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 FUY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 490,630 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 481,472 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 471,712 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 459,490 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 459,490 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 445,089 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 430,910 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 430,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2017 415,535 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 415,535 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 399,058 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 399,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 370,492 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 352,735 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 325,614 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 296,961 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 266,144 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 234,653 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 200,900 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 167,012 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 166,836 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 126,403 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 125,796 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 82,596 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 40,596 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 FUY is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black 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 FUY, 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 FUY registered?

DK05 FUY is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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