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DK55 KWH

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

350,962 mi
Last recorded350,962 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 KWH
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 350,962 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 342,186 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 335,383 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 325,705 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 317,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2018 317,049 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 308,973 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 292,203 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 289,405 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 277,423 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 265,683 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 254,056 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 243,539 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 230,357 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 230,357 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 217,958 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 114,440 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 114,440 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

o/s/f tyre 2mm

Fail 17 Oct 2008 114,154 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 89,652 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 89,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 51,228 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 8 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 KWH is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KWH, 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 KWH is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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