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LR56 ZHC

2006 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests38 (31 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.6%

Mileage

401,906 mi
Last recorded401,906 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int TX4239,390 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 ZHC
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

31 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 401,906 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2025 395,323 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 389,335 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 381,917 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 375,311 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 368,236 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 363,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 357,013 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 349,538 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 349,527 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 340,802 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 328,732 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 319,281 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 311,587 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 311,575 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Boot holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 303,231 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 303,224 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 294,833 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 294,824 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2017 286,018 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 272,593 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 272,570 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front engine mounting bracket fractured and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 256,400 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 240,890 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 240,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 219,683 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 200,877 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 182,471 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 162,481 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 141,983 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 123,269 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 102,736 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 83,815 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 83,803 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,677 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 30,060 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 98,634 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 98,607 miles

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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LR56 ZHC is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR56 ZHC, 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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LR56 ZHC is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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