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LS06 YAY

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Green Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

406,154 mi
Last recorded406,154 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS06 YAY
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 406,154 miles

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting/sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule near chassis rail (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met. may need repair or adjustment.

Fail 31 Aug 2023 406,154 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper bolt/mounting loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Indicator switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mounting/sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule near chassis rail (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met. may need repair or adjustment.

Pass 1 Mar 2023 399,572 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All 4 shockers bushes worn/cracking (5.3.2 (c))

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

lots of body repairs to sills and wheel arches covered in underseal.

Pass 24 Aug 2022 393,170 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in grease off-side rear is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker bush slightly cracked (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside steering linkage idler bearing worn

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker bush slightly cracked (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 23 Aug 2022 393,158 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in grease off-side rear is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker bush slightly cracked (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside steering linkage idler bearing worn

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush shocker bush slightly cracked (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 387,043 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 387,028 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Horn not working was working quietly then stopped working altogether. (7.7 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear facing seat belt prescribed area. Inner sill badly corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill badly corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 380,530 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal near shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

both front top ball joint securing tabs not pinned over

fuel pipe rubbing on o/s engine compartment

Fail 21 Sep 2021 380,495 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking reservoir cap seal leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Electrical wiring inadequately secured near battery (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

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

both front top ball joint securing tabs not pinned over

fuel pipe rubbing on o/s engine compartment

master cylinder slight misting present

moisture around fuel filter

Pass 1 Mar 2021 373,853 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake efficiency requirements only just met. measured 17% must be at least 16%

Pass 26 Jun 2020 373,516 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 373,493 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2010 162,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 110,313 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 110,229 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 57,638 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 44 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 YAY is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Green with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YAY, 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 YAY is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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