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SN55 CZH

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

270,896 mi
Last recorded270,896 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 CZH
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 270,896 miles

both sides suspension mounting areas corroded

coil springs corroded

headlamps have a poor beam pattern/ lenses in poor condition

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 4 Sep 2018 270,892 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides suspension mounting areas corroded

coil springs corroded

headlamps have a poor beam pattern/ lenses in poor condition

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 6 Mar 2018 259,002 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (2.4.A.3)

both side headlamp have poor beam paten

both side sills slightly corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2017 252,281 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 250,071 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside parking brake has a slightly low effort

Fail 27 Feb 2017 250,068 miles

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

offside parking brake has a slightly low effort

Pass 16 Aug 2016 243,694 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside front wheel bearing slightly worn

offside front brake disc slightly corroded

oil leak

parking brake low effort

rear tyres worn low

Pass 15 Feb 2016 242,067 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 272,057 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn low

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2015 263,369 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 233,002 miles

Oil leak

coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 227,598 miles

oil leak

powersteering pipes slightly corroded

underside of vehicle has been heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Aug 2013 203,670 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 18 Jul 2013 203,670 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 181,010 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 180,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 148,193 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 148,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 129,718 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 104,166 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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SN55 CZH is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SN55 CZH, 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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SN55 CZH is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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