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AE05 EGF

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

267,182 mi
Last recorded267,182 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 267,182 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 267,180 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

steering column bearing slightly worn

Pass 6 Mar 2018 246,417 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 234,210 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 234,208 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 215,934 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 211,253 miles

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Fail 4 Jan 2017 211,253 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 201,613 miles

Offside windscreen cracked and is in swept area but is not in drivers view

Rear prop-shaft universal joint worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 186,578 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

offside rear tyre starting to going out of shape on inner tread and wearing.

offside windscreen cracked and is in swept area but is not in drivers view.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 166,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 156,320 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 142,701 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 EGF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 EGF, 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 EGF is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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