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EY05 FTU

2005 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

303,355 mi
Last recorded303,355 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 London Taxis Int Tx II250,591 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 FTU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 303,355 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 301,677 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 301,676 miles

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 290,756 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 290,756 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 282,930 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 282,929 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 274,053 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 274,053 miles

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))

Pass 30 May 2018 265,078 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 265,078 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 256,652 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 256,652 miles

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)

Pass 26 May 2017 247,497 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 247,497 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 233,378 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 233,378 miles

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)

Pass 21 May 2016 219,599 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 219,598 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 204,344 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 204,344 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2015 190,319 miles

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 174,786 miles

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)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 174,786 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2014 159,260 miles

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)

Fail 20 May 2014 159,260 miles

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)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 141,511 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 157,773 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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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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