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LS06 VGX

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

246,123 mi
Last recorded246,123 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 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 VGX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 246,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (poor condition) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jun 2019 246,122 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (poor condition) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/16c (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2018 235,045 miles

n/s front lower ball joint boot slight split

Fail 16 Oct 2018 235,018 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

n/s front lower ball joint boot slight split

Pass 16 Oct 2017 216,475 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 216,474 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2017 208,484 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s rear brake back plate damp

Fail 30 May 2017 208,447 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/16c (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/16c (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s rear brake back plate damp

Pass 18 Oct 2016 196,617 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 175/16c (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 193,219 miles

Nail In N/R Tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 193,219 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Nail In N/R Tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 184,843 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 184,843 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 177,840 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 169,771 miles

front brake discs worn

offside headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2013 161,596 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 152,720 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 VGX is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VGX, 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 VGX is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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