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SF05 ZCV

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

426,980 mi
Last recorded426,980 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 ZCV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 426,980 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 426,978 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 422,919 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 411,696 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 411,677 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded forward ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 406,282 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 406,279 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2017 386,642 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 371,578 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 357,873 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 324,251 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 323,998 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 290,118 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 262,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 231,157 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 207,038 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 174,378 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 145,379 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 117,071 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 89,596 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 74,952 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 38,949 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2006 38,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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 ZCV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 ZCV, 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 ZCV registered?

SF05 ZCV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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