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AE54 KJO

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

373,484 mi
Last recorded373,484 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 KJO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 373,484 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 373,440 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 364,182 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 363,891 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 347,912 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 347,186 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 352,764 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 317,916 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 317,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to calliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 298,655 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 346,658 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 328,660 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 277,699 miles

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

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

g box selector gaiter loose

oil cooler leaking water

Pass 22 Nov 2011 240,171 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 195,972 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 141,328 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

o/s/r bump stop missing

steering box damp

Pass 11 Dec 2008 96,801 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 50,631 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 10,116 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 23,684 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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AE54 KJO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AE54 KJO, 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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AE54 KJO is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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