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GX56 LSK

2006 London Taxis Int TX4

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

367,603 mi
Last recorded367,603 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int TX4239,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 LSK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 367,603 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 353,675 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 340,436 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2022 326,232 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 326,164 miles

Central Front Steering linkage fouling Metal pipe (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 3rd (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 309,888 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 309,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 304,283 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust silencer outer skin insecure.

Pass 27 Mar 2020 299,464 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 299,427 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 24 Sep 2019

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 279,686 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 4 Apr 2019

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 4 Oct 2018
Fail 3 Oct 2018

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe chafing coil spring (6.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 254,654 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 249,621 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 249,614 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 May 2016 232,803 miles

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 LSK is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GX56 LSK, 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 LSK is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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