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LM55 HZE

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

301,499 mi
Last recorded301,499 miles
Recorded on20 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 HZE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 301,499 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 301,495 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 299,387 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 291,267 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 283,099 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 283,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 273,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside idler arm

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

parking brake just meets requirements

Pass 14 Sep 2017 263,355 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 253,596 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 249,854 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight play

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 249,854 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight play

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 245,418 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 230,162 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 215,684 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 202,467 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 189,110 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 181,888 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 HZE is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HZE, 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 HZE is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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