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GX55 FMV

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

358,802 mi
Last recorded358,802 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX55 FMV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 358,802 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 351,304 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 351,294 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 340,982 miles

chassis rail damaged and vehicle has been under sealed

Pass 23 Nov 2017 329,431 miles

Offside Front 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 13 Jun 2017 319,124 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Dec 2016 309,350 miles

Nearside Rear subframe or fixing damaged but secure

Offside Front drivers door hinge pins worn

Pass 7 Jun 2016 297,286 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 284,336 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 272,038 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 259,990 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 259,979 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 250,630 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 250,619 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 235,762 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 221,084 miles

parking brake is 18% efficiency min 16%

Fail 5 Jun 2013 221,074 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 205,246 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 205,234 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 194,221 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 194,213 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 181,061 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 181,046 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 167,116 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 167,112 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 152,121 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 140,226 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 FMV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GX55 FMV, 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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GX55 FMV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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