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LD56 TWJ

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

346,993 mi
Last recorded346,993 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2021 346,993 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 346,993 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 337,291 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 334,081 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 334,081 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 322,412 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 322,412 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 309,060 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 309,060 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 296,148 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 282,664 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 270,086 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 257,603 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 244,223 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 244,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 230,313 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 217,902 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 205,962 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 205,962 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 201,507 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 201,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 177,283 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

parking brake efficiency is at 19% and may require adjustment or repair

Fail 16 Oct 2013 177,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 TWJ 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 65.2%.

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 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 LD56 TWJ, 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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What year was LD56 TWJ registered?

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

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