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LM06 XES

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2664cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

396,645 mi
Last recorded396,645 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 XES
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,664cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 396,645 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 392,085 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 374,693 miles

Nearside Front slight play at steering idler

Fail 16 Jul 2019 374,643 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front slight play at steering idler

Pass 24 Jan 2019 360,159 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 360,144 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit emissions failed at (3.59) limit used (1.19) (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 343,164 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 335,090 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 335,089 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake hose bulging under pressure top hose (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2017 321,042 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 321,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 317,721 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 300,683 miles

engine worn smoke from exhaust on initial start up

Pass 8 Jul 2015 266,528 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 266,456 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 235,517 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 204,150 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 171,012 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 137,077 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 112,225 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 86,128 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 57,293 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 18,734 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 101 miles

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 XES is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,664cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 XES, 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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What year was LM06 XES registered?

LM06 XES is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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