MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
342,873 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion all of nearside sills and rear above shackle bushes (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Body has slight corrosion all of offside and rear above shackle bushes (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear half of vehicle (6.1.A.1)
Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached earth lead under bonnet (1.9.2b)
Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and floor x2 (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to floor undrside (5.2.6)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Body has slight corrosion all of nearside sills and rear above shackle bushes (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Body has slight corrosion all of offside and rear above shackle bushes (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Play in propshaft centre bearing advised driver to attend to ()
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear half of vehicle (6.1.A.1)
N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge
Oil leak Oil cooler area ()
Signs of O/S/F wheel nuts loose but secure
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Emissions not tested Excessive smoke (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1st body mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 1st body mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2nd body mount (6.1.B.2)
Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
N/S/F tyre worn on outer edge
Oil leak Oil cooler area ()
Signs of O/S/F wheel nuts loose but secure
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Both rear inner wheel arches corroded
Engine oil leak
Nails in N/S/R tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Gearbox oil cooler pipe leaking
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (5.2.6)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill, various places (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Leaf spring shackle pin retaining device insecurely fitted Nut loose (2.4.B.3b)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 2nd mount (6.1.B.2)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Both rear inner wheel arches corroded
Engine oil leak
Nails in N/S/R tyre
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Play in propshaft centre bearing ()
Gearbox oil cooler pipe leaking
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Slight oil dampness on steering box
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
propshaft bushs worn
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pump insecure (2.3.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
propshaft bushs worn
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Oil leak
Rear o/s position lamp did not come on when light was switched, however, came on a number of minits afterwords. Now appears ok.
Some flexing @ steering box
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Drivers door stay insecure
Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear o/s position lamp did not come on when light was switched, however, came on a number of minits afterwords. Now appears ok.
Some flexing @ steering box
All corrosion repairs covered in underseal
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Slight flexing @ steering box when shaken hard
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
weld repairs covered in sealer
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Slight flexing @ steering box when shaken hard
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
slight play in all steering joints
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
slight play in all steering joints
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
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SF05 DPK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SF05 DPK, 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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SF05 DPK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 13 May 2005.
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