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LM55 ZWB

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

323,522 mi
Last recorded323,522 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM55 ZWB
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 323,522 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 321,563 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 315,536 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 315,536 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 308,028 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2019 308,028 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 302,086 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 302,086 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 297,841 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 292,781 miles

Oil leak Oil cooler ()

Fail 19 Jul 2017 292,750 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak Oil cooler ()

Pass 26 Jan 2017 287,073 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jan 2017 287,073 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 281,206 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 275,647 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 270,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 264,255 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 257,743 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 257,743 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 249,313 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZWB is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZWB, 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 ZWB is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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