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LM55 ZWE

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests41 (24 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate58.5%

Mileage

302,821 mi
Last recorded302,821 miles
Recorded on11 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 ZWE
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

24 pass 17 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 302,821 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 297,118 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 297,103 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 287,493 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r trailing arm all pins/bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 274,029 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 274,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 261,008 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 245,411 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 245,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 227,719 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 227,697 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 212,488 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 212,470 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 205,231 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 205,223 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 197,802 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 197,792 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 197,792 miles

Nearside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 189,288 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 189,283 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 181,376 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 181,365 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 174,829 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 174,808 miles

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 165,214 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 165,202 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 158,619 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 158,608 miles

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 150,668 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 150,598 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 145,152 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 135,814 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 127,672 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 127,664 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 109,806 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 92,011 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 62,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 62,741 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 28,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 28,552 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 44 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 ZWE is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 41 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.5%.

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 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 ZWE, 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 ZWE is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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