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LR06 FDK

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Purple Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

351,076 mi
Last recorded351,076 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 FDK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 351,076 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 345,181 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 345,181 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 332,496 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 316,125 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 316,125 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 303,537 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 290,620 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 278,696 miles

offside front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 25 Apr 2017 266,976 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 266,976 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 257,337 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2016 248,063 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 237,939 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 228,093 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 217,247 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 202,815 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 192,822 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 179,156 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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LR06 FDK is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Purple with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LR06 FDK, 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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LR06 FDK is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 12 April 2006.

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