MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
313,506 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
vehicle covered with underseal
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
vehicle covered with underseal
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced ARCH WITHIN AREA OF SHOCKRE AND SEAT BET MOUNT (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced AREA AROUND SHOCKER AND SEAT BELT MOUNTING (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR PIPE CORODDED (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play IDLER UNIT (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced ARCH WITHIN AREA OF SHOCKRE AND SEAT BET MOUNT (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced AREA AROUND SHOCKER AND SEAT BELT MOUNTING (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced SILL AREA (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Central Front Prop shaft bearing likely to break up RUBBER (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.
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SF05 DSZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.
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 DSZ, 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 DSZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 April 2005.
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