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LM06 DSE

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

370,919 mi
Last recorded370,919 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 DSE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 370,919 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 361,472 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 361,470 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 339,349 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 318,493 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 293,635 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 287,022 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 280,825 miles

note plastic trim fitted to sills unable to fully check

Fail 24 Jan 2017 280,708 miles

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

note plastic trim fitted to sills unable to fully check

Pass 25 Jul 2016 274,761 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s/f shock leaking

n/s/r brake bind

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2016 274,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak ()

n/s/f shock leaking

n/s/r brake bind

rear brake pipes corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jan 2016 267,311 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 258,731 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 249,109 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 238,596 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 215,200 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 190,508 miles

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

front discs corroded

movement on rear prop shaft

rear brake pipesa sliughtly corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 14 Jul 2011 164,953 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2011 164,935 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

4 bulbs inop in centre rear brake light

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 136,240 miles

front prop rubber coupling stsarting to split

nearside front pad ware indicator broke

nearside rear door trim tapped

slight oil leaks on engine

Fail 19 Jul 2010 136,214 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front prop rubber coupling stsarting to split

nearside front pad ware indicator broke

nearside rear door trim tapped

slight oil leaks on engine

Pass 20 Jul 2009 103,916 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 75,394 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 74,720 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 34,898 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 68 miles

very slight oscilation in rear brake

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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LM06 DSE is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM06 DSE, 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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LM06 DSE is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 2 August 2006.

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