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LS06 LKA

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

270,420 mi
Last recorded270,420 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 LKA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 270,420 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 270,404 miles

Central Seat belt missing seat belt stalk (7.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested oil level excessively high (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 251,732 miles

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear centre of chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 251,722 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit failed at 2.01, plate limit = 1.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Central Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear centre of chassis (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 239,437 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 239,409 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 217,796 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 205,043 miles

Front Reduced clearance at NS & OS bump stops.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and phone cradle ()

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 205,018 miles

Emissions not tested oil level below minimum (7.4.B.1)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 2 rear bushes (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush 2 rear bushes (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Reduced clearance at NS & OS bump stops.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener and phone cradle ()

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 191,130 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 191,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 176,090 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 162,286 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 160,600 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 139,207 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 139,197 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle when on full lock (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 125,028 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 125,016 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 105,729 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 88,843 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 88,817 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 63,235 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 33,698 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 13,150 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 36,415 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 LKA is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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

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