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LS06 BCV

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

259,245 mi
Last recorded259,245 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 259,245 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2019 259,243 miles

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

Oil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 257,325 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 257,317 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Intermediate drop arm pivot housing casing has relative movement to chassis/bodywork nearside steering idler bolts loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability panhard rod (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Feb 2019 254,116 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 250,606 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 245,546 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 230,075 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 224,202 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 205,690 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 205,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 180,937 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 180,936 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 158,805 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 158,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 149,484 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 133,466 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 133,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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 BCV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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