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LM55 WCF

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

299,473 mi
Last recorded299,473 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 299,473 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 291,394 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 291,319 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 281,327 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 281,218 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 8 Apr 2019 281,191 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Door shut hole. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2018 270,365 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 259,950 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 259,948 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Foot brake low.

Pass 18 Sep 2017 249,687 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 249,685 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure Idler. (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2017 239,700 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 219,476 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 219,476 miles

Ball joint ball pin shank loose idler arm loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 194,823 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 170,512 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 146,760 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 WCF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WCF, 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 WCF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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