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GX55 FMO

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

333,519 mi
Last recorded333,519 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 FMO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 333,519 miles

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

damage to windscreen

slight play in steering system

Fail 1 Jul 2021 333,519 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 9 Jun 2020 327,368 miles

SLIGHT PLAY ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS.OFFSIDE REAR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD DEPTH.SMALL CRACK IN B ZONE WHICH POSSIBLY COULD SPREAD.

Pass 29 Nov 2019 321,382 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 313,761 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 306,626 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGES.OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE JUST GETTING LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE.NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP.OIL STAINS AROUND STEERING BOX AREA.

Pass 29 Jun 2018 296,329 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 287,093 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE.OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE LOW ON TREAD ON INNER EDGE.BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WEARING.

OFFSIDE WING INDICATOR AMBER IMAGE FADING.BOTH REAR LOWER SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES SPLITTING.SLIGHT PLAY ON BOTH FRONT WHEELS.

Pass 30 Jun 2017 275,963 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 265,792 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 260,545 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 251,741 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 242,385 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 231,006 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 220,134 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 214,076 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 62,642 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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GX55 FMO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GX55 FMO, 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 GX55 FMO registered?

GX55 FMO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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