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LJ06 HBF

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

365,869 mi
Last recorded365,869 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 365,869 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 354,818 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 343,140 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 330,750 miles

Central Front oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2017 320,351 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 320,351 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 310,364 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 310,364 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 300,078 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 288,791 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 288,791 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 272,385 miles

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

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r suspension bush slight play

o/s/r suspension bush slight play

Pass 24 Sep 2014 258,900 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2014 25,888 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 240,367 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 225,883 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 225,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 207,758 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 HBF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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