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LS06 BBX

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

292,592 mi
Last recorded292,592 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 BBX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 292,592 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 271,477 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 271,477 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 259,218 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 258,034 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

transmission pipe leaking fluid

Pass 31 May 2017 242,946 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 226,743 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 212,693 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 197,515 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 178,899 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 164,972 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 164,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 28 May 2014 150,381 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2014 150,381 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 149,920 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

COOLANT LEAK FROM UNION IN RADIATOR BOTTOM

Pass 18 Feb 2014 142,026 miles

Oil leak

nsf tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 121,979 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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LS06 BBX is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LS06 BBX, 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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LS06 BBX is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 May 2006.

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