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LG56 BYF

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

562,725 mi
Last recorded562,725 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 BYF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 562,725 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 548,662 miles

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

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 548,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery warning light illuminated

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

Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front inner cill corroded

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 543,482 miles

All underbody, chassis and sills corroded

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 543,482 miles

All underbody, chassis and sills corroded

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 530,908 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 512,971 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 512,934 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 509,133 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 486,394 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 486,374 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner cill corroded, not within a prescribed area

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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LG56 BYF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LG56 BYF, 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 LG56 BYF registered?

LG56 BYF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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