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FB06 KMA

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

443,183 mi
Last recorded443,183 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB06 KMA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 443,183 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 443,183 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 409,127 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 373,102 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 372,882 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 336,692 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 333,821 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 300,532 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 299,717 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 241,348 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 241,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 183,950 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 181,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 118,504 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 56,060 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2007 50,561 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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FB06 KMA is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FB06 KMA, 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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FB06 KMA is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 22 May 2006.

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