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AE56 LFF

2006 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

409,398 mi
Last recorded409,398 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int TX4239,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 LFF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 409,398 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2019 409,390 miles

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 390,779 miles

BOTH FRONT BODY OUT-RIGGERS RUSTY

END FLOAT REAR PART OF PRO -SHAFT

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM RUST STAINED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR PANHARD ROD, OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SCREEN CRACKED OUTSIDE DRIVIER VEIW (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 390,779 miles

BOTH FRONT BODY OUT-RIGGERS RUSTY

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

END FLOAT REAR PART OF PRO -SHAFT

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM RUST STAINED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR PANHARD ROD, OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view SCREEN CRACKED OUTSIDE DRIVIER VEIW (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 390,779 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction AIR FRESHNERS HANGING FROMINTERIOR MIRROR (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S UPPER WISHBONE, INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S UPPER WISHBONE, INNER BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

N/S & O/S FRONT BODY MOUNTING OUTRIGGERS RUSTED & HOLED

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

RUST STAIN AROUND O/S REAR SUSPENSION TRAILING ARM BOLT

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR SUSPENSION, PANHARD ROD OUTER BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 376,307 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 376,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 360,018 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 360,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 359,781 miles

Front sub-frame surface corrosion

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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AE56 LFF is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 239,390 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 TX4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE56 LFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE56 LFF is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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