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LS56 BBU

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

117,695 mi
Last recorded117,695 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 BBU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 117,695 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 115,747 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 115,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 114,000 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019
Fail 28 Oct 2019

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 103,739 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 9 May 2019 103,739 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2018 98,011 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 98,011 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 92,001 miles

Oil leak ()

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 9 May 2018 92,001 miles

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

Oil leak ()

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2017 86,746 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 May 2017 80,876 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 80,876 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 74,911 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 69,716 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 63,000 miles
Pass 7 May 2015
Fail 7 May 2015

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 48,879 miles
Pass 19 May 2014
Pass 5 Nov 2013 34,240 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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LS56 BBU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BBU, 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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What year was LS56 BBU registered?

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

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The MOT history for LS56 BBU shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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