MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
302,865 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front brake pipes corroded x2
all ball joints and track rod end dust covers perished
nearside and offside inner sills corroded
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inside wing (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into caliper, and inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded into caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inside wing (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded into caliper, and inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
oil cooler has bad leak of oil
Oil leak
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake fluid low
coolant light on
front and rear crossbars damaged at bumpers
front sills damaged
glow plug light flashing
heater vent pipe rubbing on throttle padal linkage
indicator switch assy slightly loose
nearside brake pad sensor wiring disconnected and damaged
offside front door check strap damaged
offside rear tyre worn on edges 2.5mm
oil leak from engine
power steering pipe rubbing on induction pipe
rear wiper inop
slight play in wiper linkage
spare tyre soft
suspect offside front drop links hitting road spring
tyre size 175/16
Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
brake fluid low
coolant light on
front and rear crossbars damaged at bumpers
front sills damaged
glow plug light flashing
heater vent pipe rubbing on throttle padal linkage
indicator switch assy slightly loose
nearside brake pad sensor wiring disconnected and damaged
nearside rear light unit slightly damaged
offside front door check strap damaged
offside rear tyre worn on edges 2.5mm
oil leak from engine
power steering pipe rubbing on induction pipe
rear wiper inop
slight play in wiper linkage
spare tyre soft
starting fault
suspect offside front drop links hitting road spring
tyre size 175/16
Spare tyre defective
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
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DK55 KWF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 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 KWF, 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 KWF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 14 November 2005.
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