MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
442,011 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material section to rear axle flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Digital mileage display not showing at test.
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the London Taxis Int Tx II?
Based on 168,997 MOT tests across 9,998 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE05 EGV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 EGV, 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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How do I check the history of AE05 EGV?
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What year was AE05 EGV registered?
AE05 EGV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 March 2005.
Is AE05 EGV safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE05 EGV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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