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AE55 HTV

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

452,651 mi
Last recorded452,651 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 HTV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 452,651 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on offside chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front body mount corroded slightly

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))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear chassis corroded slightly

parking brake only just met requirments

Fail 20 Aug 2019 452,623 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake . (1.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative with ignition in off position (4.4.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear on offside chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front body mount corroded slightly

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear chassis corroded slightly

parking brake only just met requirments

Pass 19 Sep 2017 422,252 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 390,068 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 359,839 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 325,644 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 291,894 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 258,154 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 224,829 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 188,484 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 152,872 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 114,914 miles

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

slight play felt in steering

Pass 2 Oct 2007 77,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 37,411 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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AE55 HTV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AE55 HTV, 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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AE55 HTV is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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