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MK55 KUF

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

353,441 mi
Last recorded353,441 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 KUF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 353,441 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 353,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 353,433 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 340,778 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 340,763 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2012 136,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Wiper blades split.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 116,690 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Oct 2011 116,460 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 97,376 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 82,447 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 68,575 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 50,904 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 28,649 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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MK55 KUF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MK55 KUF, 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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MK55 KUF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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