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AE55 HVM

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

215,368 mi
Last recorded215,368 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 215,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 205,370 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 204,841 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 198,780 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 192,961 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 192,961 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 186,656 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 181,020 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 174,992 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 168,478 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 163,595 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 157,485 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 148,955 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 147,187 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 135,034 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 128,330 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 121,306 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 HVM is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HVM, 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 HVM registered?

AE55 HVM is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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