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AE55 HVN

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

216,114 mi
Last recorded216,114 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 216,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2020 214,991 miles

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering system

Pass 13 May 2020 214,862 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 202,298 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 196,332 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing thin (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 188,431 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 180,098 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 170,219 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 158,717 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 141,194 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 120,878 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 100,594 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,970 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2011 58,094 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 47,738 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 26,884 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 5,705 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 HVN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 HVN, 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 HVN registered?

AE55 HVN is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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