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LD56 TXS

2006 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

460,053 mi
Last recorded460,053 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int TX4239,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 TXS
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 460,053 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 442,071 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 442,051 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 430,300 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 430,271 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 411,874 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 394,696 miles

Oil leak around gearbox. ()

Body has slight corrosion o/s/r 'c' post. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak around engine. ()

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

brake pedal has travel but not considered excessive.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 375,744 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 358,170 miles

Central Not working

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 336,897 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 313,370 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 313,260 miles

Offside Front Track rod end loose locking nut loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 289,993 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 267,282 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 245,492 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 245,273 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2014 224,510 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 224,469 miles

Centre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 199,672 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 180,803 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 180,792 miles

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 156,527 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 156,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 16 May 2012 150,566 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 150,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 126,292 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 126,257 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,623 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 92,610 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,094 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 52,022 miles

Nearside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,337 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2009 48,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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LD56 TXS is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LD56 TXS, 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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LD56 TXS is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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