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LM55 ZXK

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Black Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2018
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

430,537 mi
Last recorded430,537 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 430,537 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 430,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 415,206 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 415,192 miles

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 399,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 380,250 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 380,228 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 363,069 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 363,057 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 346,072 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 346,051 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 323,567 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 306,183 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 285,133 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 285,126 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 265,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 244,943 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 244,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 228,310 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 228,288 miles

Offside Front Lower brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 212,863 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 212,838 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 195,620 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 195,597 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 139,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 78,134 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 12,828 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 27,843 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 12 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 ZXK is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Black with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 ZXK, 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 ZXK is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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