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DK55 CWD

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

401,324 mi
Last recorded401,324 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 CWD
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 401,324 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 389,175 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 355,626 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 334,468 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 303,843 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 289,737 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 260,544 miles

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 229,184 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 229,184 miles

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

Offside Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

nearside wiper wheelbox loose on bulkhead

Pass 1 Mar 2011 205,618 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside sill damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2010 172,511 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 172,123 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 141,115 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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 CWD is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CWD, 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 CWD registered?

DK55 CWD is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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