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MJ55 EXP

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

279,502 mi
Last recorded279,502 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ55 EXP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 279,502 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 270,590 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corrosion

Rear parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

chip in Windscreen but not adversely affecting driver's view

wax protective oil sprayed underside vehicle

Pass 18 May 2019 259,332 miles

Front Windscreen chip but not adversely affecting driver's view

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security boot floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

n/s/f inner sill corrosion

wax oil sprayed underside

Pass 14 Nov 2018 249,177 miles

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides b post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 249,170 miles

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

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

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides b post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 May 2018 235,807 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Nov 2017 221,904 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 221,842 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings innersill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 209,594 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 195,444 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 195,444 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 187,352 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 175,445 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 174,393 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 174,392 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 58,486 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 11,929 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 EXP is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 MJ55 EXP, 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 EXP is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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