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SF55 DXC

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

406,276 mi
Last recorded406,276 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 DXC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 406,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 May 2021 406,275 miles

Central Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r wheel arch corroded within 30cm of a seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r wheel arch excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower steering column (2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 405,847 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 405,231 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 405,231 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 396,022 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 395,933 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 368,907 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 360,178 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 348,810 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 348,810 miles

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement os and ns rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 348,810 miles

Additional braking device contaminated brake GP valve leaking (3.6.I.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear wheel arch excessively corroded within 30cm of a seat belt anchorage (5.2.6)

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 332,169 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 332,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 303,834 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 282,322 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 282,322 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 249,131 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 249,131 miles

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 225,066 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 195,958 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 171,053 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009
Pass 6 Nov 2008 115,737 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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SF55 DXC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SF55 DXC, 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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SF55 DXC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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