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SN05 ZTS

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

512,958 mi
Last recorded512,958 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2020 512,958 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 484,731 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 447,368 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 446,218 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 410,653 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 409,829 miles

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 367,209 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 327,465 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 280,664 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 220,022 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 158,301 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 140,447 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 97,754 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 ZTS is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZTS, 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 ZTS registered?

SN05 ZTS is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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