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DK55 KVS

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,058 mi
Last recorded134,058 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 134,058 miles

advise front wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 26 Sep 2017 134,057 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch areas (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch areas marked yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked yellow (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 31 Mar 2017 120,863 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,618 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 91,618 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 65,819 miles

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

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

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

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 KVS is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KVS, 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 KVS registered?

DK55 KVS is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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