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LM55 ZTZ

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

255,167 mi
Last recorded255,167 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 255,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 254,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 251,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2020 251,558 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Pointing wrong way and to low (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Panhard bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Oil leak, but not excessive Of engine and sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear C post corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 242,481 miles

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine and sump areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear C post starting to corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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 Rear C post starting to corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 242,481 miles

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

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

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

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine and sump areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear C post starting to corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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 Rear C post starting to corroded

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 232,238 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Feb 2019 232,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 222,728 miles

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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 222,728 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Wiper boss insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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 Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 212,738 miles

Advise rear exhaust box slightly damaged

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Oil leak Of engine ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 212,714 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Advise rear exhaust box slightly damaged

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Oil leak Of engine ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2017 202,953 miles

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Nearside Oil leak Of engine ()

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2017 202,953 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Advise brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Nearside Oil leak Of engine ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 191,903 miles

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

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

Nearside Oil leak Of engine ()

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 191,903 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Oil leak Of engine ()

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 181,365 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge on the limit ! (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 181,365 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge on the limit ! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 169,617 miles

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

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)

Oil leak !!

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 169,617 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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)

Oil leak !!

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 159,513 miles

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

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

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

Advise handbrake performance only just met requirments

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Oi leak !!

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 148,793 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 143,557 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 143,553 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 137,999 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 ZTZ is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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

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