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GX56 LSC

2006 London Taxis Int TX4

Silver Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests25 (23 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate92%

Mileage

219,149 mi
Last recorded219,149 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int TX4239,390 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 LSC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

23 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 219,149 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 219,135 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2020 219,032 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 216,025 miles

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 210,976 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 206,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Nov 2018 206,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2018 200,252 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 194,701 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 189,141 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 183,488 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 177,374 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 171,196 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2015 165,545 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 157,639 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 149,609 miles

n/s/r road spring very ruty

slifgt play in n/s/f lower swivel joint.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 141,864 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 134,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight bind on left brake ater hand brake aplied

Pass 22 Nov 2012 125,866 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyers wearing on outer edges.

n/s/f top suspension bushes have slight play,

Pass 24 May 2012 117,028 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 108,630 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 100,048 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 91,249 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 81,728 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 72,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GX56 LSC is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 in Silver with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GX56 LSC, 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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GX56 LSC is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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