CarVerify

Free Car Check

DK55 CVN

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

444,116 mi
Last recorded444,116 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this London Taxis Int
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 CVN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 444,116 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 434,181 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 434,181 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt various marked yellow 5 in total (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 424,801 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 424,801 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play centre (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 416,009 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 416,009 miles

Upper Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jan 2021 411,005 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 403,929 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 403,929 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play centre (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 398,915 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 398,915 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r wheel arch corrded within 30cm of a seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both reverse lamps inop

Pass 12 Jul 2019 391,410 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 391,410 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 383,383 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 376,340 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 366,203 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 359,121 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 343,101 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 323,602 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 303,547 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 279,666 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 241,549 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 204,174 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
Full London Taxis Int Tx II reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DK55 CVN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK55 CVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK55 CVN?

You can check the full history of DK55 CVN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DK55 CVN registered?

DK55 CVN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is DK55 CVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK55 CVN shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK55 CVN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DK55 CVN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.