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GX05 ETF

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Turquoise Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

229,823 mi
Last recorded229,823 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 ETF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 229,823 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 229,754 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 204,998 miles

Central Oil leak gearbox ()

Central Oil leak gearbox ()

Front gearbox oil cooler pipe leaking

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn heavy on outside edge

Fail 1 Mar 2018 204,998 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Central Oil leak gearbox ()

Central Oil leak gearbox ()

Front gearbox oil cooler pipe leaking

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn heavy on outside edge

Pass 3 Mar 2017 188,194 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 187,993 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

FUEL TANK BRACKET MISSING

Pass 13 Jan 2016 181,100 miles

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 10 Feb 2015 174,124 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2015 174,065 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2014
Pass 22 Feb 2013
Pass 1 Mar 2012 146,815 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2011 136,304 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 120,987 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 120,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 101,083 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 81,242 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 51,898 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 26,418 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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GX05 ETF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Turquoise with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 GX05 ETF, 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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GX05 ETF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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