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LM55 FMU

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

294,341 mi
Last recorded294,341 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 294,341 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 286,138 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 286,138 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 273,263 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 273,263 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2018 263,641 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 263,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 253,289 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 253,289 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Jul 2017 243,512 miles

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 234,636 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 233,662 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 224,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 213,328 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 190,386 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2015 190,061 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 178,113 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 165,988 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 FMU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LM55 FMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LM55 FMU registered?

LM55 FMU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 24 January 2006.

Is LM55 FMU safe to buy?

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