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SF53 DXK

2003 London Taxis Int Tx II

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

350,631 mi
Last recorded350,631 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 London Taxis Int Tx II260,966 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 DXK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc
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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2020 350,631 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2020 350,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor at body mount holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 345,945 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 341,233 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 336,043 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 332,101 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 327,184 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 327,089 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded leaf spring (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 323,069 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 318,353 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 318,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 313,079 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 307,881 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 307,813 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded also holed (5.2.6)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 297,111 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 286,084 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front tyre treads worn bald inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2012 275,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 275,997 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 267,443 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 255,646 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 243,771 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 243,717 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Jun 2010 243,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 229,354 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 22,351 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 186,005 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 186,005 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 168,808 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 168,299 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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SF53 DXK is a 2003 London Taxis Int Tx II in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2003 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 260,966 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 SF53 DXK, 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 23 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SF53 DXK is a 2003 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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