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LS06 LJJ

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

246,496 mi
Last recorded246,496 miles
Recorded on24 May 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 LJJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 246,496 miles

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

Both rear half shaft seals leaking

Heavy Vehicle corrosion

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive brake fluid ( engine Bay ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering idle

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 246,489 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Both rear half shaft seals leaking

Heavy Vehicle corrosion

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive brake fluid ( engine Bay ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering idle

Rear exhaust box poor condition

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 238,393 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 238,393 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 232,426 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Nearside rear inner body sill damaged

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

Slight oil leak from rear hubs

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 232,426 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside rear inner body sill damaged

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

Power steering slow to work

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

Slight oil leak from rear hubs

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 222,812 miles

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

Nearside body sill slightly damaged

Slight oil leak from engine

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Wings starting to rust, but no sharp edges

Pass 25 May 2017 212,576 miles

Doors and wings starting to rust but no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside body sill damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 24 May 2017 212,569 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour black smoke (7.4.B.4)

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

Doors and wings starting to rust but no sharp edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside body sill damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2016 204,046 miles

Slight damage to nearside inner body sill

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 203,891 miles

nearside inner sill damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2016 203,891 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour Black smoke (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

nearside inner sill damaged

rear shock absorbers are deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2016 193,712 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 193,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2015 184,888 miles

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust centre box in poor condition

N/S body damaged within 30 cm of body mount

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Shroud Damaged

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at distribution valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Nov 2015 184,888 miles

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust centre box in poor condition

N/S body damaged within 30 cm of body mount

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Shroud Damaged

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at distribution valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Cross Axle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 175,541 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 164,075 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front propshaft coupling cracking

Fail 21 May 2014 164,075 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front propshaft coupling cracking

Pass 30 May 2013 152,225 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 152,219 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 142,218 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 124,713 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 102,411 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 160,252 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 79,484 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 21,028 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 LJJ is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 LJJ, 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 LJJ is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 19 May 2006.

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