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MX05 BXV

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

447,039 mi
Last recorded447,039 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 BXV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 447,039 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 447,039 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 433,266 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 408,806 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 408,805 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm inner bush xs play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre brake light 1 bulb inop

Pass 17 Jun 2021 384,080 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 382,177 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 370,113 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 370,112 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Side Repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Sump Leaking Slightly, (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 BXV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Yellow 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 BXV, 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 BXV registered?

MX05 BXV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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