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AE55 HVH

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

287,944 mi
Last recorded287,944 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 HVH
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 287,944 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 287,942 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Top (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 282,253 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Offside rear door damaged no sharp edges offside rear wing damaged no sharp edges

Pass 24 May 2018 269,057 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 269,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Battery wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 260,283 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 250,026 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 240,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 231,120 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 221,419 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 210,633 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 201,785 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 188,113 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 177,373 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 164,363 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 87,494 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 79,438 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 49,344 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 23,264 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 91 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 HVH is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HVH, 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 AE55 HVH registered?

AE55 HVH is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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