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AE05 UWT

2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

160,334 mi
Last recorded160,334 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB82,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 UWT
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 160,334 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 brakepipes corroded going into brake limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

door open indicator light on

electronic diesel control light on

Fail 31 Aug 2018 160,332 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 brakepipes corroded going into brake limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

door open indicator light on

electronic diesel control light on

Pass 4 Sep 2017 155,841 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 2 Sep 2017 155,841 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 152,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL IN PLACES (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 152,961 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (2.6.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL IN PLACES (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 148,743 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 145,692 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2014 145,689 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both rear brakes weak efforts

front brake discs corroded

front brake pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2013 140,473 miles

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

nearside front brake pipe slightly corroded

nearside front mirror glass deteriated

nearside front track rod end has slight play

offside front anti roll bar linkrod has slight play

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside rear brake has slight bind

oil leak

Fail 6 Feb 2012 53,697 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak from rear main seal

n/s rear mirror deteriating

small hole in n/s rear tail /stop lamp

Pass 6 Feb 2012 53,697 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

engine oil leak from rear main seal

n/s rear mirror deteriating

small hole in n/s rear tail /stop lamp

Pass 8 Feb 2011 113,335 miles

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

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

brake result affected by no wieght in vehical

crack developing upper part of windscreen

Fail 7 Feb 2011 113,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

o/s rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 16 May 2009 71,415 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2009 71,415 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 51,571 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB?

Based on 4,970 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
7,249
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 301
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 211
position lamp(s) not working 199
Stop lamp not working 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 163
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AE05 UWT is a 2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 82,382 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 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 301 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE05 UWT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE05 UWT is a 2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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