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LM55 UDS

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

457,375 mi
Last recorded457,375 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 457,375 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 457,330 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 445,527 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 445,492 miles

Nearside Inner Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 434,418 miles

Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated near battery. (4.11 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

o/s park brake efficiency low.

Pass 9 May 2018 419,810 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2017 404,266 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 390,440 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 390,388 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped X 2 (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 373,712 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2016 359,917 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 339,692 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 321,393 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 321,344 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 302,458 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 302,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 283,801 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 26,300 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 262,923 miles

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2013 242,672 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 242,632 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 220,941 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 220,915 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 202,242 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 3 Nov 2011 172,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 12 May 2011 153,950 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 112,202 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 77,487 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 77,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 13 May 2008 42,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 May 2008 42,674 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 37,715 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 4,808 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 UDS is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

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 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 UDS, 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 UDS is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 12 January 2006.

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