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LS06 BCU

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

426,141 mi
Last recorded426,141 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 BCU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2021 426,141 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 418,429 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 418,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer 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))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2020 411,235 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 411,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2020 410,425 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 409,806 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire from injectors (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 404,798 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 404,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering idler bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 401,931 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 391,662 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 374,889 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 365,241 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 346,757 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 337,786 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 318,665 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 318,665 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 311,082 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 293,932 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 282,468 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 282,468 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 263,206 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 252,209 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 252,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 234,985 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BCU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BCU, 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 BCU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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