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AE05 EFZ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

365,105 mi
Last recorded365,105 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 EFZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 365,105 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 365,105 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 349,169 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 349,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 331,985 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 318,250 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 315,651 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 302,301 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 288,405 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 288,405 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring slipper excessively worn (2.4.B.5)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 267,189 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 255,110 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 255,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear seat belt buckle cover missing.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 242,072 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 223,635 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 13 Oct 2010 209,601 miles

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

imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 11 Oct 2010 209,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 19 Apr 2010 193,438 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 178,507 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 162,452 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2009 162,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 143,866 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 142,884 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 130,938 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 129,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 111,431 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 110,490 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 94,709 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 94,602 miles

Nearside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 72,648 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 54,174 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 EFZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 AE05 EFZ, 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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AE05 EFZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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