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DK56 EPY

2006 London Taxis Int TX4

Pink Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

314,433 mi
Last recorded314,433 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int TX4239,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 EPY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2006
ColourPink
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2020 314,433 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 314,432 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering box sector shaft excessively worn IDLER BOX (2.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 305,095 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 305,091 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 300,381 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 16 Jun 2017 295,957 miles

engine light on

Fail 15 Jun 2017 295,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 17 Jan 2017 286,193 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine light on

Fail 16 Jan 2017 286,192 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

engine light on

Pass 14 Jun 2016 275,629 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 266,209 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 266,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 248,233 miles

play in near side front wheel

Fail 25 Apr 2014 248,233 miles

Nearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

play in near side front wheel

Pass 13 Nov 2013 241,048 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2013 228,651 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 228,651 miles

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

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

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 112,786 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 53,927 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 19 miles

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 EPY is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 in Pink with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 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 EPY, 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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DK56 EPY is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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