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LA06 USJ

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

362,190 mi
Last recorded362,190 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 USJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 362,190 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019
Fail 21 Feb 2019

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front & rear nearside tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2018
Fail 18 Jul 2018

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced beam blured (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

offside indicator not cancelling

Pass 24 Jan 2018
Fail 23 Jan 2018

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside indicator not cancelling

Pass 12 Jul 2017
Fail 12 Jul 2017

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak from engine

oil leak from nearside rear hub seal

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 30 Jan 2017

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

Oil leak nearside rear hub seal

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak nearside rear hub seal

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016
Pass 26 Aug 2015
Pass 21 Jul 2015

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

oil leak from nearside rear hub

Fail 21 Jul 2015

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer tread

oil leak from nearside rear hub

Pass 13 Aug 2014
Pass 15 Mar 2014
Fail 15 Mar 2014

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 231,221 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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LA06 USJ 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 63.2%.

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 LA06 USJ, 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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LA06 USJ is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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