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LA55 ACX

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

303,605 mi
Last recorded303,605 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 ACX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 303,605 miles

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE IS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 13 Nov 2020 303,602 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear BRAKE PIPE IS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 25 Nov 2019 289,450 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle stabilizer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 289,438 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed has excess play in shaft (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle stabilizer bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 277,223 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable steering drop arm has slight play in shaft (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 277,212 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable steering drop arm has slight play in shaft (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 267,701 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 267,613 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 253,709 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 243,878 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 243,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 243,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 243,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017

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

Nearside Front Wiper wheel box slightly loose

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 218,961 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 218,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 2 brake hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 211,177 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 211,177 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 200,100 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 200,100 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 190,111 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 182,218 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 182,218 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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LA55 ACX is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LA55 ACX, 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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LA55 ACX is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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