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LM55 HYX

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

219,607 mi
Last recorded219,607 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 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 HYX
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 219,607 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 217,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 217,179 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

slight oil leak engine

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 27 Dec 2019 215,540 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 215,540 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2019 212,603 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 212,603 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 207,982 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 207,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 202,451 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 197,672 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit running low in inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jul 2017 195,844 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2017 195,844 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 191,212 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Jan 2017 191,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 183,104 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Oil leak at engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 183,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.D.3b)

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

Both front brake discs worn

Oil leak at engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 176,350 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 176,350 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 167,742 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 157,764 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 147,917 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 136,848 miles

Nearside 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)

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 HYX is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 HYX, 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 HYX is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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