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RK06 BKF

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

228,205 mi
Last recorded228,205 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2014
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK06 BKF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2014 228,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 228,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 273,310 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 273,310 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2014 266,976 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 266,976 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front pads low

Pass 10 Dec 2013 261,293 miles

n/s o/s front lower ball jounts ruber pershing

Pass 16 Jul 2013 254,295 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 234,057 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 200,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Oil Leak

Exhaust System Rusty

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 158,813 miles

see checklist 122619

Fail 11 Jul 2010 157,866 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

see checklist 122619

Pass 22 Jul 2009 110,066 miles

play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 21 Jul 2009 110,064 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 24 Jun 2008 68,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

damage to nearside rear of vehicle

play in both lower ball joints

play in front hubs

rear torsion bushes perishing

suspension bushes perishing

Fail 24 Jun 2008 68,657 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

damage to nearside rear of vehicle

play in both lower ball joints

play in front hubs

rear torsion bushes perishing

suspension bushes perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2007 33,550 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 33,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 197 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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RK06 BKF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RK06 BKF, 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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RK06 BKF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 July 2006.

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