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GX06 EAY

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

470,207 mi
Last recorded470,207 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX06 EAY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 470,207 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 458,304 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 458,293 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2018 446,832 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 446,832 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 430,131 miles

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 429,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded long (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 395,312 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 395,312 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings boot floort (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 356,354 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 356,354 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 318,800 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 286,582 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 74,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 74,792 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 53,523 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 53,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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GX06 EAY is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 GX06 EAY, 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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GX06 EAY is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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