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DK55 CVV

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

643,507 mi
Last recorded643,507 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 CVV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 643,507 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 625,531 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 608,179 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 608,179 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 593,909 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 574,107 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 554,262 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 536,768 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 519,027 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 519,022 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 501,245 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 481,227 miles

chassis corroded

chip in the screen

discs worn

weep from the steering

Fail 26 Mar 2015 481,227 miles

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

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

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

chassis corroded

chip in the screen

discs worn

weep from the steering

Pass 26 Sep 2014 460,567 miles

chassis corroded

discs worn

Pass 2 Apr 2014 440,560 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2014 440,554 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

chassis corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 417,896 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

play in the steering / top ball joints

Pass 12 Sep 2012 396,380 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 369,362 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 316,697 miles

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

front brake discs heavily worn

play in the steering joints

Fail 15 Sep 2011 315,688 miles

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

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

front brake discs heavily worn

play in the steering joints

Pass 29 Sep 2010 267,362 miles

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

clutch pedal stiff in operation

front brake discs very worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 215,844 miles

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

nearside wing mirror damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2009 215,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2008 168,535 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 111,464 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 109,931 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs appear thin

Pass 11 Oct 2006 64,710 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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DK55 CVV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CVV, 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 DK55 CVV registered?

DK55 CVV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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