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DK06 HZE

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests32 (23 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71.9%

Mileage

408,526 mi
Last recorded408,526 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 408,526 miles

heavy use of under seal, filler or fibre glass used on both n/s and o/s inner wheel arches.

heavy use of under seal, filler or fibre glass used on both o/s and n/s sills.

Pass 2 May 2019 393,207 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 393,182 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced In wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Front of sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 382,828 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 370,876 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 370,859 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2017 358,487 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 2 areas in wheel arch, marked (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 May 2017 342,467 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 342,432 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 332,149 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 332,129 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 322,879 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 322,787 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported by battery (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 309,149 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 309,123 miles

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2015 295,548 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 295,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 255,628 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 255,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 271,929 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 228,823 miles

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

engine & gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2012 206,033 miles

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 186,272 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2011 164,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

o/s/ drag link end dust rubber split

Pass 31 May 2011 144,763 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r bump stop rubbers missing

Fail 28 May 2011 144,742 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

front both sides brake discs rusted

n/s/r bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 28 Oct 2010
Pass 4 May 2010 110,633 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

gearbox oil leak

offside rear brake slight imbalance

Pass 29 Oct 2009 89,159 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2008 58,998 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 26,959 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 9 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 HZE is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.9%.

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 DK06 HZE, 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 HZE is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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