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AE05 EGC

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests29 (26 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate89.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

26 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023
Fail 2 Aug 2023

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOOT FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOOT FLOOR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 407,176 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 396,551 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 387,450 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 378,258 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020
Pass 4 Feb 2020 354,127 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 348,097 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 337,516 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 327,117 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 316,251 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017
Pass 7 Feb 2017 293,155 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 278,917 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 250,406 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 224,909 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 197,976 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 171,337 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 142,180 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 114,847 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 114,847 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 91,432 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 48,588 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 32,615 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 32,223 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 9,679 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 36,179 miles

Slight seepage from steering damper

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 EGC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.7%.

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 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 AE05 EGC, 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 AE05 EGC registered?

AE05 EGC is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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The MOT history for AE05 EGC shows 29 tests with a 89.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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