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LM55 ZTT

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Grey Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests33 (23 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate69.7%

Mileage

459,718 mi
Last recorded459,718 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 ZTT
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

23 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 459,718 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 459,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2019 447,061 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 447,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired o/s/r inner wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r trailing arm pin/bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 435,462 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 422,346 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 422,319 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking flexy pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 406,209 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 406,160 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play idler (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped on chassis (3.6.B.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 395,904 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 395,896 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired In wheel arch, marked in yellow (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 382,113 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 366,880 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 353,365 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 353,351 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 339,403 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 322,658 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 322,637 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 306,822 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

lower column worn

Pass 8 Aug 2013 293,223 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 288,561 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 288,522 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 281,170 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 281,151 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 260,657 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 260,632 miles

Offside Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 236,351 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 219,839 miles

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

rear wiper blade faulty

Pass 4 Feb 2010 186,119 miles

Propshaft component defective

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 152,810 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 108,074 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2007 54,901 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 527 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 ZTT is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Grey with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.7%.

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 ZTT, 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 ZTT is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 13 February 2006.

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