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LS56 BWH

2006 London Taxis Int TX4

Black Diesel 2486cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

290,027 mi
Last recorded290,027 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int TX4239,390 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 BWH
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,486cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 290,027 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 290,027 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Front front bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 281,100 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 281,100 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2018 273,010 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 263,635 miles

Central Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 263,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play By center bar (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe is corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Central Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 May 2017 254,404 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 244,149 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 234,883 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 225,085 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 221,670 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2014 210,899 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 186,966 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

offside rear fold down seatbelt buckle plastic missing

Fail 25 Sep 2013 186,966 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

offside rear fold down seatbelt buckle plastic missing

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4?

Based on 310,078 MOT tests across 13,930 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
20,630
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
13,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,353
Registration plate lamp not working 5,324
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,809
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 4,225
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 3,771
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LS56 BWH is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 in Black with a 2,486cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2006 London Taxis Int TX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 239,390 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int TX4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 5,353 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS56 BWH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LS56 BWH is a 2006 London Taxis Int TX4, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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