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SF54 TXN

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

323,039 mi
Last recorded323,039 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 TXN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc
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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 323,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

windscreen cracked N/S windscreen damaged N/S

Fail 1 Mar 2018 323,021 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

windscreen cracked N/S windscreen damaged N/S

Pass 8 Aug 2017 313,225 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

damage to n/s upper windscreen

Pass 8 Feb 2017 291,574 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 268,696 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 268,681 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2016 258,192 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 258,185 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rubber drive doughnut badly spit on propshaft gearbox end

Pass 14 Aug 2015 245,565 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 245,558 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure drag link lock nut (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 231,312 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 231,298 miles

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 219,582 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 203,388 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 203,373 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 185,117 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 185,027 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 174,541 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 174,524 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 164,810 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 164,786 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 155,249 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 155,168 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 155,012 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 155,003 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 146,973 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 138,307 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 134,484 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 134,457 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 110,646 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Jan 2009 110,646 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 86,128 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 86,088 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 66,906 miles

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

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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SF54 TXN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 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 SF54 TXN, 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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SF54 TXN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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