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LM55 ZWF

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

374,218 mi
Last recorded374,218 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 374,218 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 374,211 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 360,299 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2017 348,028 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded middle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 332,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2016 321,299 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 11 Nov 2016 321,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak excessive engine oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 321,242 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both (1.1.C.1e)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak excessive engine oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 317,126 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2015 298,264 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides worn on edges & (4.1.E.1)

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

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

excessive engine oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 291,533 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

engine & gearbox oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 269,389 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

engine & gearbox oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2014 246,461 miles

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

exessive engine oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 235,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2013 206,130 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 191,955 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exessive engine oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2012 176,947 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

rev engine to clear black smoke

Fail 10 Oct 2012 176,947 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rev engine to clear black smoke

Pass 4 May 2012 160,687 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 135,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advanced imballance in rear service brakes

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f brake pads appear contaminated. advise further check

wiper linkage worn

Fail 5 Sep 2011 135,039 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advanced imballance in rear service brakes

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f brake pads appear contaminated. advise further check

wiper linkage worn

Fail 1 Sep 2011 134,531 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advanced imballance in rear service brakes

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f brake pads appear contaminated. advise further check

wiper linkage worn

Pass 18 Mar 2011 115,488 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 95,740 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2010 79,188 miles

Centre Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2009 65,169 miles

Front 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 ZWF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZWF, 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 ZWF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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