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LM55 FMD

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

340,972 mi
Last recorded340,972 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 340,972 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 338,005 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2019 337,984 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 335,862 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 94,492 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2018 321,487 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 321,463 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 321,461 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2017 321,440 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 316,824 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip worn, o/s/front body mount rubbers are contaminated by engine oil leaks.

Pass 14 Mar 2017 312,569 miles

engine has oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2017 312,384 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 290,386 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 268,300 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2014 268,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 242,793 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 227,002 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 215,025 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 168,801 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 123,928 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 88,142 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 61,593 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 38,300 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 37,728 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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LM55 FMD is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LM55 FMD, 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 FMD is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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