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LS56 BBK

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

385,728 mi
Last recorded385,728 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 BBK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 385,728 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 373,986 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 373,986 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working less than 50% (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 359,880 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 359,879 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper 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))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings idler movement (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 346,076 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 346,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Intermediate drop arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected Idler box (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 328,348 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 328,348 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Intermediate drop arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected Idler box (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2018 317,732 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 317,732 miles

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 301,129 miles

Oil leak Excessive ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 301,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak Excessive ()

Pass 1 Sep 2017 289,254 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 289,254 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 275,421 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 275,421 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 263,058 miles

Oil leak

Fail 26 Aug 2016 263,058 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2016 249,663 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 237,885 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 237,885 miles

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 224,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 224,895 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 214,769 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 200,515 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 200,515 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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LS56 BBK is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 LS56 BBK, 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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LS56 BBK is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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