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LR06 FDU

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2021
Tests33 (24 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

473,193 mi
Last recorded473,193 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 FDU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

24 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2020 473,193 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 473,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended middle seat belt twisted (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 464,705 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 May 2019 449,528 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 449,518 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced In wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Oct 2018 429,728 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 409,227 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 409,216 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 391,126 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 375,557 miles

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 375,530 miles

Nearside engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r wheel arch. (5.2.6)

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

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 362,530 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 362,516 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking Hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2016 346,983 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 346,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped Sub frame (3.6.B.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 331,050 miles

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 314,875 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 314,834 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 300,007 miles

blue smoke from engine

Pass 1 May 2014 282,915 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 264,588 miles

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

fault on auto gearbox loss of drive some times

Pass 23 Apr 2013 249,909 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 232,207 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 232,188 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2012 213,841 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 196,724 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2011 196,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 182,581 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2010 155,988 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 120,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2008 83,210 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 41,263 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 140 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 FDU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FDU, 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 FDU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 2 April 2006.

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