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LS56 YUF

2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

313,426 mi
Last recorded313,426 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto185,359 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 YUF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTX4 Bronze Auto
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 313,426 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 306,508 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 293,896 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 293,896 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2018 285,143 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 273,489 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 273,489 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2017 261,724 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 245,644 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 245,644 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 234,190 miles

Nearside Front wishbone bush

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 234,190 miles

Nearside Front wishbone bush

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 217,804 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 217,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 204,746 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 189,412 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 176,569 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 158,909 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 158,909 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 158,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

management light on for engine

Pass 16 Sep 2013 146,127 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 146,127 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 128,286 miles

How Reliable is the London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto?

Based on 2,660 MOT tests across 187 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
20,246
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
187
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 55
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 52
suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush 48
suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint 46
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LS56 YUF is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 185,359 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 TX4 Bronze Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS56 YUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LS56 YUF is a 2007 London Taxis Int TX4 Bronze Auto, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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