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SN56 EKM

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

394,223 mi
Last recorded394,223 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 EKM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2024 394,223 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Rear brake hose (1.2.1 (g))

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

Emissions unable to be completed Coolant warning on dash (8.2.2.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Hub caps fitted preventing full inspection of wheels

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Plastic sill covers prevent full inspection of sills

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 391,133 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal vehicle body covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 386,129 miles

sill covers fitted

under vehicle covered in under seal

Fail 29 Sep 2021 386,055 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 1 Apr 2021 382,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 382,666 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 382,293 miles

heavily under sealed

Pass 24 Aug 2020 380,678 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 380,677 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting bumper sport bar (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 373,932 miles

Both sides sills corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 366,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

both side sills slightly corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 354,361 miles

brake pipes corroded

nearside front brake slightly binding

oil leak

play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 27 Mar 2018 351,853 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

coil springs corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 346,174 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 340,895 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 333,103 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 306,789 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

parking brake slightly low effort

slight play in offside front outer track rod end

Pass 16 Oct 2015 489,004 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

front brakes slightly binding

parking brake has a slightly low effort

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 18 Oct 2011 249,671 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 201,575 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 152,217 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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SN56 EKM is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SN56 EKM, 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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SN56 EKM is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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