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LM55 UXT

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Yellow Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

458,739 mi
Last recorded458,739 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 UXT
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 458,739 miles

heavily undersealed limiting inspection

Pass 10 May 2022 431,746 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 398,313 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 386,861 miles
Fail 19 May 2020 386,824 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 386,455 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 176,344 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2011 163,822 miles

Centre Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 150,725 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 138,245 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 26 Nov 2009 129,808 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 129,779 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to limit

front brake discs worn

Fail 19 Nov 2009 129,286 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn to limit

front brake discs worn

Pass 31 Mar 2009 112,620 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 29 Jan 2009 111,074 miles

Front brake imbalance on the legal limit and may require attention

Fail 23 Jan 2009 110,989 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 75,380 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 37,789 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 76 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 UXT is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Yellow with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UXT, 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 UXT is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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