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SF05 SXX

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

428,287 mi
Last recorded428,287 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 SXX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 428,287 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 428,133 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 39,214 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 352,604 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 314,362 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 277,298 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 240,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 240,744 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 132,983 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 100,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 SXX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SXX, 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 SXX registered?

SF05 SXX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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