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LM55 YGV

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

391,658 mi
Last recorded391,658 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 391,658 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 391,627 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Steering lock stop incorrectly adjusted (2.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 26 May 2020 389,460 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 389,460 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 379,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 369,697 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 369,697 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 358,673 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 May 2017 350,830 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2016 342,940 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 May 2016 334,719 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2015 326,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 316,817 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 301,345 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 291,643 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 270,314 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 270,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 YGV 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 76.5%.

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

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