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LM55 BZF

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

186,714 mi
Last recorded186,714 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 BZF
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 186,714 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 186,698 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 184,843 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 183,233 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 178,721 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 178,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Reverse lights stays on.

Pass 24 Apr 2019 175,027 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 175,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower BJ. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 179,619 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 179,619 miles

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

Steering box insecure Broken bolt. (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 166,513 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 166,513 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Upper. (2.5.A.1c)

Steering pivot point has excessive play Idler box. (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Excessive oil leak.

Steering damper bolt loose.

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2017 161,148 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 161,148 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering pivot point has excessive play Idler box (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2017 156,242 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 151,318 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 151,318 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load Stalk bolt loose. (5.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play idler box (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 147,495 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 147,495 miles

Nearside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure idler arm (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement center and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2015 142,654 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 137,355 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 131,685 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 126,578 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 119,059 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

nearside idler arm has slight play

steering box has slight leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 111,990 miles

2 centre stop lamps not working

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside steering idler arm has slight play

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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LM55 BZF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 Tx II fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 8,931 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM55 BZF, 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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LM55 BZF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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