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SF54 TXC

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

396,031 mi
Last recorded396,031 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 TXC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 396,031 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded All Metal Pipes On rear Axle starting nto corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2016 395,971 miles

Centre Front Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Centre Front Upper Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Handbrake Cable Failed during Test (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded All Metal Pipes On rear Axle starting nto corrode (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 342,458 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 341,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 287,073 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 286,920 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 232,602 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 232,175 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 177,580 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 158,984 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 158,949 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 55,794 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 55,541 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Fail 12 Aug 2009 54,624 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 2,292 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 42,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2006 42,538 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SF54 TXC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 SF54 TXC, 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 SF54 TXC registered?

SF54 TXC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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