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MJ55 EXN

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests36 (24 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

329,679 mi
Last recorded329,679 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 EXN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

24 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 329,679 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 329,677 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 321,842 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 314,870 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 309,929 miles

Exhaust back box in poor condtion

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 309,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective lock nut loose on track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Exhaust back box in poor condtion

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 303,059 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2022 303,053 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed steering idler. (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 295,237 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 287,055 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 286,718 miles

Central Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 282,417 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 282,407 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate inscription illegible cracked (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 277,139 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 277,134 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 272,678 miles

Advanced wear to front brake discs

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 272,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Advanced wear to front brake discs

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 266,083 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 239,192 miles

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

Plastic covers prevent inspection of outer sills.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 251,580 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 251,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2017 245,022 miles

corrosion to inner sills

Fail 8 Nov 2017 245,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on full lock (4.1.D.2)

corrosion to inner sills

Pass 27 Apr 2017 238,109 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 231,088 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 223,559 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe over axle corroded

Fail 5 May 2016 223,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe over axle corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 210,414 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 188,008 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 188,008 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 too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2013 164,384 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 164,384 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2012 139,285 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 121,710 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 94,497 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 39,117 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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MJ55 EXN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 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 MJ55 EXN, 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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MJ55 EXN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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