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LM55 FMV

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

311,735 mi
Last recorded311,735 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 FMV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2019 311,735 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 311,734 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Long pipe corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Behind axle bush damaged (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Door corroded

Nearside Lower Sil corroded at top end rear

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

Offside Lower Sil corroded at top end rear

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 307,514 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 299,013 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 299,007 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 290,160 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 281,453 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 277,525 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 271,639 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 264,771 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 255,335 miles

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2016 246,646 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2015 237,897 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 228,332 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 217,851 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 217,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 208,712 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 208,712 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

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 FMV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FMV, 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 FMV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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