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LD56 TYU

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

243,746 mi
Last recorded243,746 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 243,746 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 248,989 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 248,989 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Idler box (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2020 237,611 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 237,611 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed Idler Box (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 229,001 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 228,999 miles

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Upper wishbone. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings Idler box. (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2019 218,610 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 208,088 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 208,088 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Outter. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 196,821 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 196,821 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2017 190,581 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 190,581 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 186,460 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 186,460 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 183,236 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 179,730 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 175,665 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 171,953 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 168,284 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 168,284 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 161,495 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 156,142 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 156,142 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 TYU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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