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DK06 HZC

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests33 (19 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate57.6%

Mileage

634,311 mi
Last recorded634,311 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK06 HZC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

19 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 634,311 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 634,308 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 628,246 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 613,382 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 613,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 594,533 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 594,521 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 577,772 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 577,772 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 561,468 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 560,742 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s/r wheel arch corroded within 30cm of a seat belt mounting point (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r wheel arch corroded within 30cm of a seat belt mounting (5.2.6)

Steering box insecure steering box flexing at its fixings (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 542,993 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 542,426 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 3 May 2017 527,083 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 526,034 miles

Nearside engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner and outer (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 491,643 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 491,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 May 2015 456,358 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2015 456,358 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 419,407 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 419,407 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

excess oil leak at oil filter housing

Pass 1 May 2013 386,854 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 386,854 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2012 352,368 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 352,368 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

ns rear rebound bush missing osr insecure

os and ns engine mounts insecure and split slightly

Pass 13 May 2011 315,854 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 260,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre edge worn

Fail 31 Mar 2010 257,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r hand brake not releasing

o/s/f window shield broken sharp

steering box contaminated

Fail 30 Mar 2009 196,447 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 196,447 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 137,432 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 137,432 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 58,659 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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DK06 HZC is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.6%.

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 DK06 HZC, 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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DK06 HZC is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 May 2006.

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