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LS56 RFF

2006 London Taxis Int FX4

Black Diesel 2520cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

303,774 mi
Last recorded303,774 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int FX4247,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 303,774 miles

Central Front Slight oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2018 297,092 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 286,329 miles

Central Front oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2017 276,140 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 267,049 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 257,000 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jun 2016 247,339 miles

Centre Front Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2016 247,336 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Centre Front Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2015 237,151 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 237,151 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil Leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 224,210 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 202,712 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 201,121 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2013 185,150 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pedal rubber deterioted

Pass 6 Dec 2012 153,742 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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LS56 RFF is a 2006 London Taxis Int FX4 in Black with a 2,520cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RFF, 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 LS56 RFF registered?

LS56 RFF is a 2006 London Taxis Int FX4, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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