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LM55 ZXF

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

369,968 mi
Last recorded369,968 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 369,968 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 364,320 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 357,113 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 357,113 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 348,402 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 338,850 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 338,850 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Boot/ Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Middle bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 330,714 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 321,481 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 321,481 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 314,921 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 306,115 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 292,842 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 278,738 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 267,222 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 253,819 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 241,367 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 228,303 miles

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

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 ZXF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZXF, 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 ZXF is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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