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AE55 HUZ

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 HUZ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2019
Fail 16 Oct 2019

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 236,122 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 227,092 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 227,092 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2017 221,583 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 221,583 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2016 214,384 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 214,383 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 201,349 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 201,348 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 185,681 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 167,956 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 HUZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HUZ, 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 HUZ is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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