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AE05 EFU

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

313,738 mi
Last recorded313,738 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 EFU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 313,738 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 303,625 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 291,367 miles

exhaust front bracket cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2012 248,439 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 248,348 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 205,699 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 205,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 156,764 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 156,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 111,999 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 111,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 87,035 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 56,689 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 25,557 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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AE05 EFU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AE05 EFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE05 EFU registered?

AE05 EFU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is AE05 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 EFU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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