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LA55 AEF

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

236,233 mi
Last recorded236,233 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 AEF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 236,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 236,225 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 233,149 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 227,204 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 214,338 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 214,311 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 203,425 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 191,124 miles

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2017 184,747 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Sep 2017 184,747 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 173,256 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 169,136 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 16 Feb 2016 162,936 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 152,880 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 152,880 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 147,786 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 139,018 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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LA55 AEF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AEF, 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 LA55 AEF registered?

LA55 AEF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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