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SF54 TXD

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Pink Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

364,711 mi
Last recorded364,711 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 TXD
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 364,711 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 356,074 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 356,060 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides cable broken (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 353,566 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 353,538 miles

Emissions not tested NO OIL ON DIPSTICK (8.2.2.2 (e))

Power steering component leaking STEERING BOX (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 341,926 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 334,157 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 326,070 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 326,052 miles

Brake pedal spongy excessive travel on footbrake (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2015 318,714 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 310,884 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 310,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2013
Pass 20 Nov 2012
Pass 17 Nov 2011 240,965 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 231,857 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 231,825 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 222,382 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 222,366 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 189,538 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 166,321 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2007 144,794 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 106,603 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 106,595 miles

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

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

slight play on nearside front top wishbone bushes

slight play on offside front wheel bearings

Pass 11 Jan 2006 54,712 miles

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 TXD is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Pink with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SF54 TXD, 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 TXD registered?

SF54 TXD is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 19 January 2005.

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