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SF05 DPZ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

446,369 mi
Last recorded446,369 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 DPZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Nov 2020 446,369 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 443,996 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 436,759 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 436,755 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Boot floor and o\s\ boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2017 476,907 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 476,903 miles

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 418,363 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 407,757 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 390,154 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 364,830 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 364,830 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 340,054 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 320,732 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 320,732 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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SF05 DPZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DPZ, 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 SF05 DPZ registered?

SF05 DPZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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