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MV56 FPJ

2006 London Taxis Int FX4

Multi-colour Diesel 2520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,391 mi
Last recorded147,391 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int FX4247,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV56 FPJ
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFX4
Year2006
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,520cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 147,391 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 126,080 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 125,468 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 92,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2008 92,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 44,448 miles

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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MV56 FPJ is a 2006 London Taxis Int FX4 in Multi-colour with a 2,520cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FX4 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 45 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MV56 FPJ, 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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What year was MV56 FPJ registered?

MV56 FPJ is a 2006 London Taxis Int FX4, first registered on 23 November 2006.

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