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SF55 DYA

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

616,240 mi
Last recorded616,240 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 616,240 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 616,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting b post (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 595,439 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 595,434 miles

Nearside Suspension arm insecurely attached centre bolt (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 512,228 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 562,960 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 562,953 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2017 549,203 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 549,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2017
Pass 28 Apr 2016 506,879 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 467,270 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 256,128 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 256,039 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 202,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2009 155,293 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 DYA is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DYA, 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 DYA is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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