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LS06 VHF

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests35 (24 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate68.6%

Mileage

178,884 mi
Last recorded178,884 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

24 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 178,884 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019
Fail 18 Dec 2019 174,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 167,327 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019

Offside Inner 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))

Rear Brake hose excessively stretched (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2018 159,699 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 151,516 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 143,483 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 143,471 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 134,031 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 134,018 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 125,595 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 116,224 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 108,159 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 108,146 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 99,344 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2014 91,531 miles

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

offside fronttyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2014 91,480 miles

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

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

offside fronttyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jun 2014 80,020 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 69,996 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 69,973 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 60,358 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 50,494 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,980 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 41,940 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,634 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 32,615 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,820 miles

Front N/S & O/S brake discs worn

Pass 17 Jun 2010 1,168 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 32,465 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 32,433 miles

Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 1,308 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 1,253 miles

Offside Front brake disc insecure (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 12,334 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 53 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 VHF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.6%.

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 VHF, 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 VHF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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