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LA56 GKX

2006 London Taxis Int TX4

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

316,120 mi
Last recorded316,120 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int TX4239,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 GKX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 316,120 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 316,120 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 308,695 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 308,692 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 303,737 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 303,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 300,638 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 300,638 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side's (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2017 295,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 May 2017 295,384 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 285,375 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 285,375 miles

Nearside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 283,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2016 283,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 275,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2016 275,954 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 257,114 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 223,998 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 223,998 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 213,365 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 213,351 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 199,963 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 199,962 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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LA56 GKX is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 LA56 GKX, 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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LA56 GKX is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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