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LL54 BPK

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

254,521 mi
Last recorded254,521 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL54 BPK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 254,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2022 254,521 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 253,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 252,503 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 246,011 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 240,416 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 240,416 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 236,458 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 236,458 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

steering idler box free play

Pass 29 Nov 2017 227,834 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 218,008 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 218,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 210,401 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 200,841 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 191,709 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 181,135 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 171,597 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 161,986 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 154,880 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 144,122 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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LL54 BPK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LL54 BPK, 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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LL54 BPK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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