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SN05 BXF

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

197,856 mi
Last recorded197,856 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 197,856 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 197,849 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 174,088 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 174,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 139,433 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 138,030 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 98,984 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 58,184 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 58,053 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 8,965 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 8,938 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 124,027 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 BXF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BXF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN05 BXF registered?

SN05 BXF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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