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MX05 BXU

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

457,457 mi
Last recorded457,457 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 BXU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 457,457 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 457,455 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner complete leg (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2021 447,118 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 443,013 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 443,011 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear front section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jan 2012 210,321 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2012 210,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 59,567 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 37,789 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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MX05 BXU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MX05 BXU, 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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What year was MX05 BXU registered?

MX05 BXU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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