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LB55 BFN

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

401,180 mi
Last recorded401,180 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 BFN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2020 401,180 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 401,180 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 396,026 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 396,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 389,937 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 383,614 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 376,413 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 369,648 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 362,610 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 355,325 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 347,164 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 339,555 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 331,236 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 323,910 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 313,499 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 297,590 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 297,590 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 279,947 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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LB55 BFN is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LB55 BFN, 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 LB55 BFN registered?

LB55 BFN is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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