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LJ06 HBA

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

353,473 mi
Last recorded353,473 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 HBA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 353,473 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 351,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 348,731 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 346,507 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 346,251 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 346,249 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 339,838 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2019 339,838 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp goes out when fog light on (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 335,323 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 325,196 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 325,196 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 312,339 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 312,339 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2017 301,199 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 301,199 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 289,422 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 277,341 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 277,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 264,614 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 264,614 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 251,367 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 240,278 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 230,617 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 230,617 miles

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 215,909 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 215,909 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 203,557 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 188,818 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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LJ06 HBA is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LJ06 HBA, 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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LJ06 HBA is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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