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DK06 HZF

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

345,812 mi
Last recorded345,812 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 345,812 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 332,132 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 304,138 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 286,617 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 286,617 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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)

Parking brake lever has no 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 272,997 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 241,155 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 241,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 206,755 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 206,755 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 162,578 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 162,578 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 112,225 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 112,204 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in driveshaft/rubber coupling split

Pass 7 Jun 2008 76,384 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 76,384 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 40,030 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 8 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 8 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 HZF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HZF, 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 HZF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 July 2006.

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