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LR56 UTA

2006 London Taxis Int FX4

Black Diesel 2520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

335,139 mi
Last recorded335,139 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int FX4247,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 UTA
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelFX4
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,520cc
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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 335,139 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 327,907 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 324,399 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 317,052 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 308,799 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 305,629 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 305,614 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 289,202 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering link (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2017 279,814 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 274,043 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 270,446 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 265,707 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 265,707 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 263,287 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2015 263,287 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 253,112 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 253,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 253,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 245,280 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 238,323 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 232,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

oil leak

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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LR56 UTA is a 2006 London Taxis Int FX4 in Black with a 2,520cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LR56 UTA, 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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LR56 UTA is a 2006 London Taxis Int FX4, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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