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LR06 FDM

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests33 (22 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

327,586 mi
Last recorded327,586 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR06 FDM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

22 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 327,586 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 327,543 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 314,714 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 314,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Pipes to atf cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 305,031 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 305,021 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 293,924 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 293,907 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2018 283,031 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 283,026 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure Retaining shims not peeled over bolt heads. on steering idler (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2017 268,227 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 268,207 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 263,415 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 250,644 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 241,674 miles

Offside Front Lower column joint worn

Pass 18 Sep 2015 228,949 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 217,066 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 201,606 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 201,578 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2014 187,688 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 187,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 171,669 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 159,902 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 159,892 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 150,917 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 139,459 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 139,426 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 139,364 miles

Offside Front 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 23 Mar 2009 81,156 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)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 62,365 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 62,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,977 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 17 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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LR06 FDM is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LR06 FDM, 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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What year was LR06 FDM registered?

LR06 FDM is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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