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LM55 UYC

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

349,235 mi
Last recorded349,235 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 349,235 miles

general wear and corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2020 345,217 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 336,229 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 336,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 319,094 miles

general wear on components

Pass 26 Jul 2018 302,582 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 296,005 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 296,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded boot 3 (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor and door shut (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jul 2017 282,636 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 266,433 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 244,184 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Fail 3 Dec 2015 244,184 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)

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 9 Feb 2015 222,991 miles

front discs getting worn

Fail 2 Feb 2015 222,991 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

front discs getting worn

Pass 22 Jan 2014 201,695 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 174,601 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 149,118 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 149,118 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 25 Jan 2011 112,579 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 112,579 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 79,414 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 52,900 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 UYC is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UYC, 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 UYC is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 20 January 2006.

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