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SN55 KFJ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

321,240 mi
Last recorded321,240 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 321,240 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 290,178 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central inner sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Plastic outer sill covers fitted preventing a full inspection both sides

Fail 27 Jul 2020 290,176 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Drag link end modification unsafe Link ball joint at steering idler insecure *DANGEROUS* (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component likely to become detached Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Central inner sill slight corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Plastic outer sill covers fitted preventing a full inspection both sides

Pass 8 Jan 2016 480,712 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 480,689 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 416,903 miles

main beam tell tale staying on

play at steering idler

Fail 23 May 2013 416,903 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

main beam tell tale staying on

play at steering idler

Pass 11 Jun 2010 308,056 miles

slight play on nearside front idler arm

Pass 6 Jul 2009 255,960 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 178,736 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 94,788 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 32,255 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 KFJ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SN55 KFJ, 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 SN55 KFJ registered?

SN55 KFJ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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