MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
413,412 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
front prop shaft rubber coupling splitting recommend replacement
nearside rear sill by jacking point damaged not holed or weakened at present
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre door step sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
front prop shaft rubber coupling splitting recommend replacement
nearside rear sill by jacking point damaged not holed or weakened at present
engine oil leak.
excessive play in prop shaft centre bearing.
front to rear brake pipes corroded.
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.
rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing front and rear bushes collapsed. (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower door edge (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength door sill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush front and rear bushes collapsed. (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)
engine oil leak.
excessive play in prop shaft centre bearing.
front to rear brake pipes corroded.
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.
rear exhaust silencer corroded.
engine oil leak.
exhaust flexi deteriorated.
rear diff noise when wheels rotate.
rear number plate deteriorated.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
engine oil leak.
exhaust flexi deteriorated.
items removed from drivers view.
rear diff noise when wheels rotate.
rear number plate deteriorated.
drivers door hinge dropped.
engine oil leak.
nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.
rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch. (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (drivers belt mount) (5.2.6)
drivers door hinge dropped.
engine oil leak.
nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit.
rear exhaust silencer corroded.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
slight play in nearside upper wishbone rear bush.
slight play in offside front shock absorber lower bush.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
coolant leak from radiator.
oil leak from rear main oil seal.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
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GX05 ETK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
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 GX05 ETK, 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 ETK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 April 2005.
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