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LM55 XWS

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

247,132 mi
Last recorded247,132 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 XWS
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc
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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 247,132 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 244,249 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 244,205 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bumper damaged

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 237,616 miles

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge !! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 237,616 miles

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing outer edge !! (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 227,864 miles

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 227,864 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine and front cooler pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear C post corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 225,058 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge !!! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 225,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner wheel arch corroded !! (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear facing seat belt locking mechanism plastic outer cover missing

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 220,779 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tip seat plastic seat belt clasp cover missing !!!

Fail 13 Feb 2018 220,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating High level (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tip seat plastic seat belt clasp cover missing !!!

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 5 Oct 2017 211,946 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear facing tip seat plastic cover seat belt clasp missing !!!

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Play in propshaft centre bearing Very poor !!! ()

Fail 3 Oct 2017 211,940 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating High level (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear facing tip seat plastic cover seat belt clasp missing !!!

Offside Rear Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Play in propshaft centre bearing Very poor !!! ()

Pass 17 Feb 2017 202,251 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Rear view mirror missing !!!

Fail 16 Feb 2017 202,251 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating High level (1.2.1b)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Bumper missing !!!

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Rear view mirror missing !!!

Pass 10 Sep 2016 195,752 miles

Tracking

Fail 9 Sep 2016 195,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 183,857 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear view mirror missing !

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Hi level (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 183,857 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Top ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Top arm bushes (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear view mirror missing !

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Hi level (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 162,100 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 138,187 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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 XWS is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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