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GX05 EUC

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

382,817 mi
Last recorded382,817 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX05 EUC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2020 382,817 miles

Brake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both sides inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Alternator insecure

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Signs of O/S/R hub seal leaking

Sill covers fitted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers slow

vehicle underside and components corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2019 381,922 miles

both sills borroded but not within prescribed areas

entire underside of vehicle corroding

front to rear brake pipe and flexis ferrules corroded but not to xs

ns headlamp deterioated but has correct image

os inner sill holed but not with in or supportive of prescribed area

wipers slow

Fail 30 Jul 2019 381,912 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded flexis to calliper x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating both front (1.2.1 (e))

both sills corroded not with in prescribed areas

entire underside of vehicle corroded

ns head lamp deterioated but has a correct image

os inner sill holed and corroded but not within or supportive of prescribed area

wipers slow

Pass 27 Jul 2017 381,577 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 381,233 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 349,583 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 324,170 miles
Fail 27 May 2014

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

mileage not displayed

Pass 6 May 2013 265,994 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 233,080 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 198,233 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 142,000 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 141,951 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 92,468 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 52,150 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 34,479 miles

Nearside Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 EUC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EUC, 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 EUC registered?

GX05 EUC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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