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LB55 BKF

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

337,772 mi
Last recorded337,772 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 337,772 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Oct 2022 337,769 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Oct 2021 332,429 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 331,334 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 328,041 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 328,041 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective brake pads pin (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component insecurely attached lock tab (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 320,818 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 311,499 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 304,346 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 304,346 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 293,593 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 282,348 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 282,348 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 268,976 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 255,207 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 241,278 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 231,571 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 217,406 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2014 203,403 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 191,356 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 191,356 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust box corroded

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 BKF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BKF, 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 BKF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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