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SN05 MPX

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

420,080 mi
Last recorded420,080 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 MPX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 420,080 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 420,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle when in full left hand lock on plates (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 412,816 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 412,806 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2019 410,786 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 410,739 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit = 1.19, failed at 1.84 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch above wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road glass scored (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated forward hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

ns and os sills corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2018 395,836 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 395,821 miles

Emissions not tested oil level too high (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure front pipe into silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 378,235 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 378,185 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking at tank (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2017 368,340 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 368,325 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pedal rubber pad starting to split

Pass 11 May 2017 354,794 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 346,840 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed front to rear pipe at forward section (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes corroded. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 337,743 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 337,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 313,306 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 289,339 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 288,950 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 265,913 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 258,185 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 247,348 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 218,967 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 201,518 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 177,674 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 156,694 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 123,435 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 MPX is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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