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MK55 KUP

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

346,628 mi
Last recorded346,628 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 KUP
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 346,628 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 346,622 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake servo defective or ineffective Leaking (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Intermediate drop arm deformed Idler Box (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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 Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside 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))

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

Steering box sector shaft worn to the extent that functionality is affected (2.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 336,148 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 336,148 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 324,292 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 324,292 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 310,736 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 294,693 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 13 Nov 2017 294,693 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Upper. (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Upper. (2.5.A.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2017 278,882 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Nov 2016 263,340 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 May 2016 249,568 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 249,568 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush upper (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 235,511 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2015 222,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Nov 2014 210,444 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 210,444 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 199,648 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 199,648 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 185,805 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 KUP is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KUP, 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 KUP is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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