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LM55 UDV

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests34 (23 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate67.6%

Mileage

288,082 mi
Last recorded288,082 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 UDV
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

23 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 288,082 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 276,106 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 276,043 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 269,527 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened Trailing arm welded (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 257,555 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 257,251 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 247,253 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 247,242 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 238,484 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Jun 2017 238,484 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 231,244 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 217,860 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 217,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 207,571 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 207,548 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 197,448 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 197,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 187,237 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 175,083 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 167,432 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 159,692 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 159,658 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 148,418 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 148,386 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

battery insecure

n/s/f washer jets inop

Pass 18 Apr 2012 141,009 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Propshaft Joint Worn

Pass 13 Dec 2011 132,815 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 132,759 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 12,819 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 92,084 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 66,695 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 34,091 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 34,091 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 14 May 2007 6,516 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 181 miles

both rear brakes slight ovaling

slight imbalance of rear brakes

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 UDV is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.6%.

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

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