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LB55 BJK

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

283,303 mi
Last recorded283,303 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 BJK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 283,303 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 282,812 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 280,654 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 277,152 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 277,150 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings steering damper movement (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 272,608 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 272,608 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Upper. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 266,764 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 266,764 miles

Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 260,584 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 260,584 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Upper wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 254,783 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 254,783 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2017 249,404 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 249,404 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Upper (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jan 2017 244,150 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 239,512 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2016 235,226 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak.

Fail 15 Feb 2016 235,226 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush upper (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 227,777 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 227,777 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2015 221,475 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 211,788 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 211,788 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2013 190,220 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 190,220 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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 BJK is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LB55 BJK, 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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LB55 BJK is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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