MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
498,318 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Inner vehicle body sill corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Inner vehicle body sill corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer vehicle body corrosion
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Under vehicle body corrosion
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play yellow chalked . (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear axle to backplate oil leak
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
propshaft centre bearing worn.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb insecure. (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating centre (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
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SN05 HVJ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.
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 HVJ, 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 HVJ registered?
SN05 HVJ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 6 May 2005.
Is SN05 HVJ safe to buy?
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