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SN54 LJK

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,847 mi
Last recorded151,847 miles
Recorded on22 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 LJK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 151,847 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 151,847 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 145,410 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 138,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output or reflector (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output or reflector (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 138,179 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body floor bearer under seat belt mounting point at inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 124,718 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 124,677 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded bottom 'B' pillar ( sill ) (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2017 117,150 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 117,118 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 109,860 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 94,188 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016 93,766 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inside rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inside rear wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Nearside reduced effort parking brake

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 79,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 79,233 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake clevis joint locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 64,568 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 64,061 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 42,296 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 28,880 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 15,297 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 14,960 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 461 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 102,775 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 97,613 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 76,468 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 LJK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJK, 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 LJK is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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