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SF06 TXE

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

215,216 mi
Last recorded215,216 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF06 TXE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 215,216 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2022 200,997 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 200,996 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2021 190,913 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily under seal

Pass 9 Nov 2020 188,307 miles
Pass 4 May 2019 343,709 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 313,593 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 313,593 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 279,973 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 279,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped at chassis (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 254,906 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 254,796 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 226,918 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 195,661 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 172,178 miles
Fail 24 May 2013

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

Pass 28 May 2012 149,333 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 148,968 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 124,174 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 124,052 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 115,464 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 115,421 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 115,421 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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SF06 TXE is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SF06 TXE, 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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What year was SF06 TXE registered?

SF06 TXE is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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The MOT history for SF06 TXE shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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