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SN55 KFO

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

655,946 mi
Last recorded655,946 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 KFO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 655,946 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 654,582 miles

Nearside Front Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/f inner sill excessively corroded within 30cm of a seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s outer sill excessively corroded within 30cm of a seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s inner sill excessively corroded within 30cm of a seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected calliper bolts loose (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 640,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 640,836 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 622,493 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 622,408 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s/r wheel arch corroded within 30cm of a seat belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside trailing arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 606,017 miles

adv osr and nsr body corrossion

Fail 16 Mar 2018 606,017 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

adv osr and nsr body corrossion

Fail 27 Feb 2018 605,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch areas marked yellow (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner floor area marked yellow (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area marked yellow (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in boot area , into wheel arch areas 2x places marked yellow (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 586,257 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 583,247 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jul 2017 582,678 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint excessive play o/s/f lower ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill holed & corroded within 30cm of a body mounting (6.1.B.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 545,646 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 532,041 miles

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2015 532,041 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 507,552 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 507,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 444,336 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 442,816 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 375,828 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 312,419 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 259,976 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 203,647 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 KFO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KFO, 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 KFO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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