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SN54 OZL

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

268,460 mi
Last recorded268,460 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN54 OZL
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 268,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 268,460 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2016 261,124 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 261,100 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 249,129 miles

power steering belt slightly worn

Fail 23 Jul 2015 249,123 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside boot floor corroded and holed

power steering belt slightly worn

waterl leak from engine

Pass 14 Nov 2014 341,778 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 341,502 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 312,752 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 6 Dec 2013 312,175 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2012 287,284 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 273,928 miles

slight play on offside front wheel bearing

Fail 16 Dec 2011 273,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play on offside front wheel bearing

Pass 21 Feb 2011 233,075 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 233,054 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 184,715 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 133,764 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 OZL is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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