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DK55 CWL

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

610,440 mi
Last recorded610,440 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 CWL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 610,440 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 603,831 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 603,831 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn TRAILING ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 594,492 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 594,463 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 580,529 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 568,480 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 568,470 miles

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 561,435 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 550,311 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil level low on dipstick

Fail 13 Nov 2017 550,303 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine oil level low on dipstick

Pass 4 May 2017 539,662 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 513,485 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 481,485 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 458,799 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 458,799 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 447,786 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 392,648 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 334,588 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 274,154 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 214,725 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 148,216 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 137,246 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 69,259 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 10 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 CWL is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CWL, 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 CWL is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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