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SF55 DXS

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

364,527 mi
Last recorded364,527 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 DXS
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 364,527 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 364,519 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected under dash around pedals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt long bar (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 363,469 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 363,226 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure excess corrosion around body mounts (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure excess corrosion around body mounts (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 350,063 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 349,962 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 52% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 343,219 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 332,968 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 332,967 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested at 2.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 323,427 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 323,426 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted upper mounting bolt insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 312,176 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 303,054 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 292,868 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 287,614 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 287,606 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported bracket broke (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 281,781 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 272,348 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 272,335 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 259,430 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 259,427 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2013 226,532 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 226,489 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 197,156 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 158,567 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 128,551 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 103,742 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 103,740 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2008 78,116 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 78,116 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 62,538 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 DXS is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 DXS, 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 DXS is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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