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DK55 CWE

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2022
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

438,519 mi
Last recorded438,519 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 CWE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 438,519 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 433,941 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 430,920 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 424,689 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 414,544 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 405,806 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 396,502 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 389,498 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 365,079 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 336,873 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 310,640 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2014 310,640 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 282,565 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 254,691 miles

Advise spare tyre close to wear limit.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011
Pass 15 Sep 2010 193,853 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 158,094 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 124,105 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 81,890 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 41,977 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 16 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 CWE is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 CWE, 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 CWE registered?

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

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