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LS06 PLX

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

453,564 mi
Last recorded453,564 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 PLX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 453,564 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2023 453,554 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 451,731 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ATF leaking from pipes near radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 451,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ATF leaking from pipes near radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 446,046 miles

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

Offside Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement panard rod bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 440,902 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 431,378 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 421,214 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 421,214 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 411,504 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 411,504 miles

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

Rear Brake insecure brake pipe unclipped (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 21 May 2018 399,544 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 399,544 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 389,800 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 377,017 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 55,207 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 353,472 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 343,649 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 332,310 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 332,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 318,590 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 302,102 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 286,626 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 286,626 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 27,149 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 PLX is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PLX, 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 PLX is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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