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LA55 AFY

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

452,975 mi
Last recorded452,975 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 452,975 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 451,589 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2019 451,589 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 447,891 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 447,385 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 442,526 miles

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

Nearside Front drive shaft outer oil seal leaking oil

Pass 12 Feb 2018 439,418 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 434,085 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 434,085 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 422,198 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 209,070 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 391,686 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 379,636 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 367,051 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 356,281 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 345,525 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 AFY is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AFY, 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 AFY registered?

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

Is LA55 AFY safe to buy?

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