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DK55 CVX

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

413,325 mi
Last recorded413,325 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 413,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside head lamp deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

general under body corrosion

Fail 26 May 2021 413,325 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside head lamp deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2020 412,150 miles

chassis and inner sills corroded

sills corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2020 412,135 miles

chassis corroded

sills /inner sills repaired and under sealed

sills repaired and undersealed

Fail 5 Mar 2020 412,128 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

chassis corroded

sills /inner sills repaired and under sealed

Pass 7 Aug 2019 404,365 miles

play in the steering

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2019 404,355 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

exhaust corroded

play in the steering

Pass 13 Feb 2019 391,111 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

chassis and inner sills corroded

play in the o/s front wheel bearing

slight exhaust blow

Pass 3 Aug 2018 374,939 miles

chassis corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2018 374,933 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

chassis corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 374,838 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2018 374,810 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2017 370,318 miles

FRONT WIPERBLADES WORN

Pass 23 Feb 2017 369,788 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs badly worn

Pass 2 Aug 2016 354,946 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 337,197 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 320,749 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

body mounts corroded

chassis corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2015 320,746 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

body mounts corroded

chassis corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 328,261 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 316,545 miles

slight play in the steering

Pass 27 Feb 2014 299,177 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 297,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 283,155 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 249,569 miles

play int n/s top arm bushs

Pass 4 Aug 2011 211,231 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 177,271 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2010 177,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 144,227 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 105,977 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear axle (n/s) slight oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2007 67,870 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 33,681 miles

front brakes pulling too o/s

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 CVX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 DK55 CVX, 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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DK55 CVX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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