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WK05 HVR

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

327,729 mi
Last recorded327,729 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 HVR
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 327,729 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 320,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 314,752 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 312,174 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 302,723 miles

parking brake just met requirement.

Fail 19 Dec 2016 302,723 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

parking brake just met requirement.

Pass 17 Dec 2015 281,978 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 259,373 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 234,967 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 130,868 miles

bottom rad hose leaking coolant

free play at steering wheel

handbrake has long travel and feels rough in operation

play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 5 Feb 2008 130,238 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

bottom rad hose leaking coolant

free play at steering wheel

handbrake has long travel and feels rough in operation

play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 8 Aug 2007 107,874 miles

free play at steering wheel

play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 6 Aug 2007 107,872 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

free play at steering wheel

handbrake rough in operation

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Feb 2007 84,073 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2007 84,073 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

engine/oil/low

off/side/front/tyre/worn/on/both/edges

Pass 11 Aug 2006 56,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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WK05 HVR is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK05 HVR, 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 WK05 HVR registered?

WK05 HVR is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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