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SN54 KRF

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

227,668 mi
Last recorded227,668 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 KRF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 227,668 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 24 Jun 2019 227,062 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both n/s/f and o/s/f floor corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/f inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 217,742 miles

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

Nearside Front steering idler box has slight play

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 217,727 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached bottom bolt loos (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front steering idler box has slight play

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 211,261 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 204,850 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 204,700 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Steering pivot point has excessive play nsf marked with chalk (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2017 198,812 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 198,525 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch in two places (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch in two places (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 129,416 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2016 129,496 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 129,416 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 129,418 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 129,416 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner arches (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 129,416 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 129,416 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 93,214 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 93,146 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 82,858 miles

Emmissions very high at top ofacceptable limmit

Nearside front seatbelt slow to return....Offside wiper mechanism worn

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 19 Dec 2011 82,858 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Emmissions very high at top ofacceptable limmit

Nearside front seatbelt slow to return....Offside wiper mechanism worn

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 16 Mar 2010 56,811 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 38,830 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,223 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 188,235 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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SN54 KRF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SN54 KRF, 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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SN54 KRF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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