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LM06 XEX

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2022
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

297,378 mi
Last recorded297,378 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM06 XEX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2021 297,378 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

both side sill and front and rear suspension mounting area corroded

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 20 May 2021 286,198 miles

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

under vehicle covered in under seal

Pass 5 Jan 2021 283,281 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 283,257 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/door (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 277,553 miles

heavily under sealed

Pass 8 Jan 2020 273,157 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 260,296 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 260,293 miles

Central Exhaust fumes entering cabin box (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 251,085 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 251,084 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear boot area corroded but not prescribed area

Pass 25 Jun 2018 246,103 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 233,230 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 225,722 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 213,926 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 203,110 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 190,113 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 177,566 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 164,273 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 151,808 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 142,319 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2014 142,140 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2013 128,470 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2013 127,946 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 119,047 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive 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)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 105,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 XEX is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black 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 XEX, 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 XEX is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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