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LJ06 HCO

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

325,552 mi
Last recorded325,552 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 325,552 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 317,989 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 310,887 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 300,920 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 293,144 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 293,144 miles

Central Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped on cross member (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2017 288,150 miles

Rear park-brake effort low, needs attention

Fail 24 Nov 2017 288,150 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear park-brake effort low, needs attention

Pass 25 Apr 2017 275,749 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear parking brake needs adjustment

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 275,749 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear parking brake needs adjustment

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 265,417 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 254,433 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 235,030 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 235,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

nsf tyre is L rating

osr halfshaft seal leaking

Pass 26 Nov 2014 227,142 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 227,142 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2014 213,043 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 213,043 miles

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f disc corossion

o/s/f hub scored/damaged from insecure brake pad

Pass 29 Oct 2013 203,412 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 203,412 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 195,244 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 195,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not 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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LJ06 HCO is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HCO, 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 HCO is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 16 March 2006.

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