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LB55 BKD

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

394,961 mi
Last recorded394,961 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 BKD
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 394,961 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 388,836 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 372,451 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 348,864 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 326,139 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 319,920 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Apr 2017 314,178 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 309,042 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 301,716 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 289,569 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured side lamps bothsides (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

washer s do not provide enough water

Pass 20 Apr 2015 272,601 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 272,601 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 257,533 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 245,129 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 231,814 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

oil leak close to contaminating nearside front brake

Fail 22 Oct 2013 231,814 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

oil leak close to contaminating nearside front brake

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 BKD is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Grey 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 LB55 BKD, 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 BKD is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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