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LB56 UHY

2006 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests37 (21 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate56.8%

Mileage

590,872 mi
Last recorded590,872 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int TX4239,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 UHY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

21 pass 16 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 590,872 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 590,862 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired In wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame fractured Near nut (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2020 579,644 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 4th (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 579,625 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn middle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle sub-frame ,when locked to the right (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security 4th (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 568,501 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 557,058 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 557,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 542,062 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 542,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r trailing arm pin insecure. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling sub frame. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s/r wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

steering idler has free play.

Pass 19 Apr 2018 515,653 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 495,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Pin/bolt play (marked) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 469,046 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 468,996 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure Moving on mounting bolts (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 442,457 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 442,370 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 418,078 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 418,069 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 387,955 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 387,931 miles

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

Nearside Washer jet inop

Pass 23 Apr 2015 346,493 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 340,217 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 340,097 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 2 May 2014 311,352 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 311,321 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 278,621 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 278,613 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 249,452 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 249,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 226,680 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 226,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 195,005 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 194,991 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 136,589 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2010 86,869 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 86,859 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 36,881 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Mar 2009 36,881 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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LB56 UHY is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.8%.

Across all 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 239,390 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 TX4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB56 UHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB56 UHY is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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