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DK56 EPO

2006 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests34 (28 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,785 mi
Last recorded72,785 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int TX4239,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 EPO
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

28 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 72,785 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2025 72,493 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 72,116 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 70,226 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 69,887 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 423,159 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 423,159 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 484,564 miles
Fail 3 May 2023

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced BOOT FLOOR MULTIPLE (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced CROSS MEMBER (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 465,552 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 420,133 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 420,122 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 399,269 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 392,788 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 404,258 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 401,222 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 387,236 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 387,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 320,222 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch / seat pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting c pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch / seat pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 310,621 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016
Pass 20 Oct 2015
Pass 28 Oct 2014
Pass 15 Oct 2013
Pass 17 Oct 2012

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 143,016 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 234,321 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 75,997 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 39,021 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 38,866 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 40,000 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 40,000 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 18 miles

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

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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DK56 EPO is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 239,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK56 EPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DK56 EPO registered?

DK56 EPO is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 9 November 2006.

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