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GX05 ETR

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

418,355 mi
Last recorded418,355 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 ETR
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 418,355 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 412,556 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 405,983 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 393,840 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 390,827 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 387,431 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 375,775 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 365,419 miles

Centre Front Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2015 352,441 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 331,855 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 328,427 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 22 May 2014 318,770 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 305,430 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2013 294,519 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 294,518 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ETR is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GX05 ETR, 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 GX05 ETR registered?

GX05 ETR is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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