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LS06 YBC

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests36 (25 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate69.4%

Mileage

271,984 mi
Last recorded271,984 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

25 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2021 271,984 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 265,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes coming from the caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes coming from the caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 263,614 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 263,585 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Both (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2020 261,065 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 261,051 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 258,469 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 258,458 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 258,446 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 258,444 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 254,797 miles

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

rear chasis crouded

Fail 27 Mar 2019 254,797 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

rear chasis crouded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 238,725 miles

Front Oil leak under engine ()

Pass 5 Apr 2017 222,085 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 206,838 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 189,865 miles

some play in steering

Pass 9 Apr 2014 171,669 miles

some fluctuation rear brakes

Fail 9 Apr 2014 171,669 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some fluctuation rear brakes

Pass 9 Apr 2013 154,176 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 133,230 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 133,213 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 108,761 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 108,664 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 84,081 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 77,570 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 71,008 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 71,008 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 67,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 67,683 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 67,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 60,359 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 57,993 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 46,066 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 23,999 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 23,579 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 21,376 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 YBC is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.4%.

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 YBC, 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 YBC is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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