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AE05 EGZ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

220,958 mi
Last recorded220,958 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 220,958 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 214,598 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 209,805 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 208,559 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 199,316 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 199,303 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 192,337 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 183,204 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 170,822 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 158,755 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 146,254 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 132,606 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 120,000 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 105,946 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 89,360 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 68,852 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 52,246 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 34,952 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 15,366 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 EGZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 EGZ, 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 EGZ registered?

AE05 EGZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 9 May 2005.

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