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LX06 MXM

2006 London Taxis Int Tx II

Silver Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

364,354 mi
Last recorded364,354 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II240,631 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 MXM
MakeLondon Taxis Int
ModelTx II
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 364,354 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2020 364,354 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Intermediate drop arm insecure steering idler (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 346,556 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 334,739 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 334,739 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 318,789 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 318,789 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2017 306,022 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 306,020 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 290,374 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 277,403 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 277,403 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 262,209 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 262,209 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 249,384 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 236,276 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 226,745 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 211,767 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 201,676 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 181,443 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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LX06 MXM is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II in Silver with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LX06 MXM, 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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LX06 MXM is a 2006 London Taxis Int Tx II, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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