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SN05 MPE

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

White Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

395,413 mi
Last recorded395,413 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 MPE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 395,413 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 385,838 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2020 867,350 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2020 366,803 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 350,772 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 333,712 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 230,745 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 230,742 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 197,257 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 167,163 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 135,576 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 135,576 miles

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

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 MPE is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in White with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 MPE, 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 MPE registered?

SN05 MPE is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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