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SN05 MSO

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

328,959 mi
Last recorded328,959 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 328,959 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 328,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 322,584 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 322,576 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2017 317,051 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 317,043 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts Rubbing tyre (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective Pulley damaged and missing sections (2.3.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Mirror insecure

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 311,655 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 311,647 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded In wheel arch (5.2.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 297,936 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 297,740 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both bush`s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Mount under wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 284,405 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 270,989 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 270,989 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 257,220 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 246,192 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 246,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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 MSO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 MSO, 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 MSO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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