MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
364,527 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested at 2.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted upper mounting bolt insecure (1.1.16 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported bracket broke (3.6.B.1)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
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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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What year was SF55 DXS registered?
SF55 DXS is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 25 October 2005.
Is SF55 DXS safe to buy?
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