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LS56 NRN

2006 London Taxis Int FX4

Black Diesel 2520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2021
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

473,804 mi
Last recorded473,804 miles
Recorded on11 May 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int FX4247,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 NRN
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFX4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,520cc
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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2020 473,804 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 6 May 2020 473,601 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 31 Oct 2019 459,512 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage lightly rubbing n/s/f track rod fouling on lock. (2.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering box slight movement steering box sector shaft. (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 444,045 miles

Oil level on minimum

Fail 2 May 2019 444,037 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated Boot floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted Brake disc bolt missing (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision In wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive In wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil level on minimum

Pass 7 Nov 2018 429,421 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 415,457 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 401,678 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 387,481 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 372,369 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 May 2016 358,820 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 342,199 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 327,926 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 315,458 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 300,938 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid over spill from new brakes fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2013 284,482 miles

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 267,340 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 250,066 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Nov 2012 249,992 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2012 239,438 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 226,238 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2011 226,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 193,909 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2010 193,872 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2009 160,190 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 160,169 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 110,572 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 53,772 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 167 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 167 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int FX4?

Based on 1,585 MOT tests across 116 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
20,553
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 36
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 32
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 25
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 25
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LS56 NRN is a 2006 London Taxis Int FX4 in Black with a 2,520cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

Across all 2006 London Taxis Int FX4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 247,339 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a London Taxis Int FX4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS56 NRN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int FX4 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 20 years old, this London Taxis Int FX4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LS56 NRN is a 2006 London Taxis Int FX4, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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