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AE55 HWB

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests43 (31 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate72.1%

Mileage

363,971 mi
Last recorded363,971 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

31 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 363,971 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 363,757 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 359,114 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 355,028 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 352,094 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2020 351,995 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front body mount corroded

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 343,546 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 343,242 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 332,828 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 332,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 322,827 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 322,583 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Bodymount (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 311,255 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 311,255 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2017 298,455 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 287,567 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 287,324 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 273,199 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 273,190 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 256,892 miles

all rear trailing arm bushing slight debonding

Pass 10 Jul 2015 243,878 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 230,862 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 230,862 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 216,627 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 201,927 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 201,791 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 186,360 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 172,657 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 161,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 154,746 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 142,697 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 133,381 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 121,519 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 110,662 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 97,973 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 86,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 86,275 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 72,858 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 57,856 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 57,856 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 44,206 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 32,372 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 16,537 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 HWB is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 43 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.1%.

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 HWB, 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 HWB is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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