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LD56 TWC

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

268,241 mi
Last recorded268,241 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 TWC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 268,241 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 267,726 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 257,425 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 253,807 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 246,236 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 246,078 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 240,708 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 240,707 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth advise tape fitted (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 237,416 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 237,416 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 233,937 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running through chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 233,937 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength boot area to wheel arch marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running through chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 223,148 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 222,855 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 222,055 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 221,967 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 221,967 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 218,657 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 213,525 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 213,525 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 May 2017 203,482 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 194,040 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 183,467 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 172,175 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 172,175 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 159,178 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 146,061 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 146,061 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 130,299 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 118,524 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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LD56 TWC is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LD56 TWC, 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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LD56 TWC is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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