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LS06 BCF

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

528,503 mi
Last recorded528,503 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 528,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material majority of brake pipes front and rear part corroded and part undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Electrical wiring insecure behind headlamp (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside steering idler bearing has wear / play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel pipe near fuel filter perished

Pass 1 Aug 2022 525,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded majority of others coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear seatbelt anchorage prescribed area repair covered in underseal

Nearside steering linkage idler bearing worn

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filter hose deteriorated/cracked

Fail 27 Jul 2022 525,493 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked in white (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced area corroded/holed - as seen from behind wheel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier slightly (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front corroded majority of others coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured above fuel pump (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured above starter motor (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside steering linkage idler bearing worn

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

fuel filter hose deteriorated/cracked

Pass 2 Mar 2022 522,935 miles

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in drag link linkage pin

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 522,902 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill and body mounting excessively corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front slight play in drag link linkage pin

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 516,590 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box and hose (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering stabiliser worn

Fail 28 Jul 2021 516,570 miles

Emissions not tested excessive visual smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box and hose (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

steering stabiliser worn

Pass 25 Jan 2021 513,939 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease/underseal (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front steering drag link mounting pivot has slight play

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front sills corroded (small holes formed) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Jan 2021 513,930 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

steering drag link mount pin has slight play

Fail 20 Jan 2021 513,892 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside 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))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

steering drag link mount pin has slight play

Pass 4 Aug 2020 509,757 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Spring bush wearing.

front exhaust bracket broken (exhaust secure)

Fail 3 Aug 2020 509,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Spring bush wearing.

front exhaust bracket broken (exhaust secure)

Pass 24 Jan 2020 507,980 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective at catalytic converter to gearbox mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower play in intermediate drop arm on n/s

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes showing wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower o/s/f lower spring rubber bush worn

Fail 22 Jan 2020 507,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper wishbone ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front drag link pivot slightly worn, as marked

Fail 22 Jan 2020 507,964 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper wishbone ball joint has slight play

Nearside Front drag link pivot slightly worn, as marked

Pass 18 Jul 2019 501,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 501,907 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 498,763 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 495,119 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

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 BCF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BCF, 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 BCF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 26 June 2006.

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