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LB55 BKN

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

204,798 mi
Last recorded204,798 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2020 204,798 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering arm inner balljoint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 204,736 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 204,736 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 203,195 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 201,102 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 198,657 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

sill covers fitted obscuring outer sill area

Fail 12 Jul 2016 198,657 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

sill covers fitted obscuring outer sill area

Pass 11 Jan 2016 195,565 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 195,564 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 191,947 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 191,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 175,833 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2014

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rust marks around rear trailing arm mounting bushes

Fail 3 Jan 2013

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 134,684 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 114,466 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 114,466 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 93,860 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 74,651 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 65,850 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 BKN is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BKN, 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 BKN is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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