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CU06 MHE

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests39 (24 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

279,219 mi
Last recorded279,219 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU06 MHE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

24 pass 15 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 279,219 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 275,431 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 266,958 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 266,951 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 259,312 miles

Coolant leak ()

steering idler insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2018 251,588 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 251,579 miles

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine drive belt worn

Nearside Front Upper Caliper bolt in nyloc nut, but not in locking material

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Apr 2016 243,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2016 243,660 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2015 228,940 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 228,911 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 217,762 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sills covered

Fail 20 Feb 2015 217,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

sills covered

Pass 22 Aug 2014 207,117 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 198,476 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 198,468 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 185,253 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 185,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 174,511 miles

imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 22 Feb 2013 174,208 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front brake pads low

imbalance on rear brakes

Pass 10 Aug 2012 163,789 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 152,198 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2012 152,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2011 142,777 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Aug 2011 142,774 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 131,888 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 131,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 121,406 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 121,406 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 110,581 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 110,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 107,086 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 107,074 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 91,440 miles

oil leaks

Fail 13 Jan 2009 91,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leaks

Pass 13 Aug 2008 76,162 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,715 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Aug 2007 41,345 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 20,915 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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CU06 MHE is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 CU06 MHE, 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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CU06 MHE is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 24 August 2006.

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