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SN05 BXC

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

344,505 mi
Last recorded344,505 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 BXC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 344,505 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 343,912 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 22 May 2017 313,770 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 312,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle On right lock (4.1.D.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 281,956 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 281,130 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 May 2015 241,611 miles
Fail 11 May 2015

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

n/s/front tyre on wear band

Pass 9 May 2014 211,946 miles

slight play at nearside front steering idler

Pass 13 May 2013 183,567 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 183,353 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2012 153,662 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 128,822 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 108,282 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 81,187 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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SN05 BXC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SN05 BXC, 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 SN05 BXC registered?

SN05 BXC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 6 April 2005.

Is SN05 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 BXC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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