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AE06 HKC

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests28 (26 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

291,763 mi
Last recorded291,763 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE06 HKC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

26 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2020 291,763 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn panard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame fractured offside rear mount area (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chassis slightly corroded

offside inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 284,367 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 276,699 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 269,497 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 263,394 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 259,680 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 253,131 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 246,499 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 246,463 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to o/s/ r cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 238,467 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 230,617 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 221,562 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 214,055 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 205,292 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 197,508 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 189,636 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 180,868 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 170,909 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 161,382 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 148,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 125,675 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 102,315 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 83,673 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 75,882 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 62,821 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 48,217 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 33,934 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,020 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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AE06 HKC is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 240,631 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 AE06 HKC, 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 20 years old, this London Taxis Int Tx II is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE06 HKC is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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