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AE56 LFS

2006 London Taxis Int TX4

Blue Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

394,950 mi
Last recorded394,950 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int TX4239,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 LFS
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 394,950 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 386,179 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 380,018 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 379,964 miles

Central Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced underside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 369,341 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 369,279 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 360,813 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 352,914 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 345,041 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 344,989 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 20 May 2022 333,970 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 333,925 miles

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

Offside Front Steering box fixing bolts ineffective to the extent that attachment is seriously affected (2.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 313,976 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2021 313,896 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Lower Steering column has excessive movement up and down Under bonnet between UJ (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 312,304 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside sill, around 1st body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2019 385,972 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 305,926 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r inner wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 300,727 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 293,389 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 287,556 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 278,460 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jan 2017 269,503 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 269,364 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 257,938 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 246,502 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 246,423 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 236,006 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 235,965 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 15 May 2015 235,895 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

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 LFS is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 in Blue with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LFS, 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 LFS is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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