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SF05 DTO

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

434,472 mi
Last recorded434,472 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 434,472 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN CLUTCH CREVIS PIN

Pass 26 Sep 2019 421,920 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 412,787 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 400,983 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 400,983 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 386,772 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 386,772 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2017 375,709 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 361,177 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 334,272 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 306,872 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 306,872 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 294,161 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

sterring damper has slight play in it

Pass 2 Mar 2006 33,297 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 33,290 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 DTO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SF05 DTO, 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 DTO registered?

SF05 DTO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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