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LF06 CTU

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

430,155 mi
Last recorded430,155 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF06 CTU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 430,155 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 430,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) n/s steering idler/ drop arm excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 424,186 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 420,282 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 420,282 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 420,201 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 420,201 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 410,686 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 399,369 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 399,369 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 386,853 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 375,167 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 362,532 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 350,381 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 338,839 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 328,784 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 315,526 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 299,946 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 299,946 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 283,610 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 267,326 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 250,880 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 235,521 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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LF06 CTU 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 78.3%.

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 LF06 CTU, 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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LF06 CTU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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