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LM55 YGU

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Multi-colour Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

329,234 mi
Last recorded329,234 miles
Recorded on22 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 YGU
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2020 329,234 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 329,234 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 326,544 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 326,543 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Position lamp showing white light to the rear reverse lights stuck on (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 317,192 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 317,192 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 310,426 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 310,426 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2018 300,222 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 300,220 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 290,612 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 290,610 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 281,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 275,361 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 268,860 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 268,860 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 262,720 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 262,720 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 255,032 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 234,124 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 224,871 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 210,931 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 YGU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Multi-colour with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YGU, 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 YGU is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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