MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
303,355 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm loose (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn not working properly only works when steering wheel is straight (7.7 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Steering box sector shaft worn to the extent that functionality is affected (2.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Steering component casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork idler mounting has movement (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high Bulb insecure (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Upper. (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Upper. (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outter (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outter (2.2.C.1c)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb loose (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush upper (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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EY05 FTU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 EY05 FTU, 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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EY05 FTU is a 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 April 2005.
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