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AE56 LFD

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

329,858 mi
Last recorded329,858 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 LFD
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 329,858 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 322,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 344,636 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down under bonnet. (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 334,654 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r trailing arm pin/bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 334,625 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected earth strap hanging near n/s/f upper suspension arm. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r trailing arm pin/bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 323,258 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 323,241 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 311,813 miles

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2017 300,212 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak n/s of engine. ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 273,772 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 259,073 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 259,064 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 244,318 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 242,276 miles

Electrical wiring insecure at battery (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure steering idler (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 228,205 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 228,026 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 208,719 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 208,497 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 207,193 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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AE56 LFD is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black 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 AE56 LFD, 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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AE56 LFD is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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