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LS56 VEK

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

248,433 mi
Last recorded248,433 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 VEK
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 248,433 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022

Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 246,902 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2021 246,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019
Fail 22 Aug 2019

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 224,308 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 224,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Aug 2018 212,301 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 212,301 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 202,916 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 202,916 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 2 Aug 2017

parking brake only just passed the brake test

Pass 1 Feb 2017 184,985 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 176,322 miles

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 176,322 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 168,081 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 158,589 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015
Pass 29 Jul 2014 139,937 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 139,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Gearbox mounting defective

Pass 22 Jan 2014 129,403 miles

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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 VEK is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VEK, 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 VEK is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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