2006 London Taxis Int Tx Ii — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,927 MOT tests analysed for the 2006 London Taxis Int Tx Ii, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension. Its pass rate of 73.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (74.6%).

Pass rate

1,927

MOT tests analysed

26.8%

Fail rate

worse than

vs cars of similar age

15.9

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2006 London Taxis Int Tx Ii
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Lighting & signalling	17.3%	333
2	Brakes	15.6%	300
3	Suspension	14.0%	269
4	Body, structure & corrosion	7.6%	147
5	Steering	7.3%	141
6	Visibility	4.8%	93

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2006 London Taxis Int Tx Ii
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Rbt (sp)	184
2	Headlamp aim	169
3	Track rod end	144
4	Prescribed areas	115
5	Pins and bushes	112
6	Integral vehicle structure condition	108

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2006 London Taxis Int Tx Ii
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Suspension	27.7%	534
2	Brakes	26.4%	508
3	Emissions & environmental	24.9%	479
4	Steering	15.0%	290
5	Lighting & signalling	14.7%	283
6	Tyres	13.1%	252

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2006 Tx Ii
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
150k+	1,724	26.7%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

By fuel type

Fail rate by fuel type — 2006 Tx Ii
Fuel	Tests	Fail rate
Diesel	1,775	27.0%
Petrol	139	24.5%

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2006 Tx Ii
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2021	972	24.0%
2022	430	29.1%
2023	279	31.2%
2024	156	32.0%
2025	90	24.4%

What to check before buying a 2006 Tx Ii

Before buying a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx Ii, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 17.3% of tests for this year.

Lighting & signalling (17.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Brakes (15.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Suspension (14.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2006 London Taxis Int Tx Iis pass their MOT?

73.2% of the 1,927 2006 London Taxis Int Tx Ii MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 26.8% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx Ii?

Lighting & signalling, recorded in 17.3% of tests, followed by brakes (15.6%).

Methodology & source. Based on 1,927 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.