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LA06 USF

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

272,284 mi
Last recorded272,284 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 USF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc
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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 272,284 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 272,284 miles

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020
Fail 6 Jul 2020

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2020
Fail 11 Mar 2020

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective brake pad pin (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached lock tab (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 254,243 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 254,243 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 242,407 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 242,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 227,805 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 214,580 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 199,432 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 187,814 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 173,335 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 158,751 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 154,661 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 149,217 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 144,622 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 144,622 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 144,605 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 140,566 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 140,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 113,706 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 126,320 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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LA06 USF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LA06 USF, 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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What year was LA06 USF registered?

LA06 USF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 20 July 2006.

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