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LM55 HZF

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

350,175 mi
Last recorded350,175 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 350,175 miles

Coolant tank empty

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

corrosion to rear of vehicle by fuel tank either side

Fail 16 Nov 2023 350,175 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant tank empty

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

corrosion to rear of vehicle by fuel tank either side

Pass 13 Apr 2021 350,138 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 350,134 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 341,722 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 332,847 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 332,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 323,225 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 323,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 313,175 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 302,794 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 295,382 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 284,878 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 284,878 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 272,638 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 261,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 249,938 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 238,949 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 227,536 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 216,209 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 HZF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HZF, 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 HZF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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