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GX54 CVA

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests40 (25 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

555,739 mi
Last recorded555,739 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX54 CVA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

25 pass 15 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 555,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s and brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff and o/s n/s driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 555,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt long arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced complete sill 4 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s and brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff and o/s n/s driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 550,290 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 550,281 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 541,447 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 532,298 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hangers split (6.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 532,298 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rubber hangers split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 402,945 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 402,935 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back of sill to body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor under seat (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 379,632 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 379,578 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 361,654 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2021 361,612 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch x3 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced C post (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision inner wheel arch corroded x3 (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 353,955 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 353,947 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 349,184 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 349,068 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 335,489 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 335,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 315,149 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 315,123 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cross member (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 292,745 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 220,044 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Nov 2016 220,044 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 197,197 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 167,325 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front wheel bearings slightly rough

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring sills

steering box leaking slightly

Fail 17 Nov 2014 166,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

offside and nearside front wheel bearings slightly rough

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring sills

steering box leaking slightly

Pass 12 Nov 2013 136,742 miles

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring testable items

Fail 11 Nov 2013 136,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 20 Nov 2012 116,990 miles

centre exhaust corroded

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2012 116,975 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

centre exhaust corroded

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 88,228 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 83,856 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 83,356 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 78,615 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 58,329 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 58,325 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

off side rear tyre poor condition †near side front tyre worn on inner edge †off side front tyre worn †front discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2007 58,325 miles

off side rear tyre poor condition †near side front tyre worn on inner edge †off side front tyre worn †front discs worn

Pass 5 Jun 2007 52,518 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 12,968 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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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GX54 CVA is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 40 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GX54 CVA, 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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GX54 CVA is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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