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AE55 MLJ

2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 95 LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

96,244 mi
Last recorded96,244 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 95 LWB85,096 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 MLJ
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus 3.5 CDI 95 LWB
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 96,244 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Park Brake Effort Only Just Met Requirements

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 96,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipes From Axel Flexibles to Load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached joint Loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Park Brake Effort Only Just Met Requirements

Pass 1 Dec 2018 93,274 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into load sense valve (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 93,274 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corner (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into load sense valve (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 71,131 miles

Central Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 71,116 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 chalked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axel (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Central Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 43,425 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 43,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 239,455 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

gearbox noise apparent

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2015 30,803 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 30,803 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 14,548 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 14,548 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 107,362 miles

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

offside rear bumper damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2013 107,362 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

offside rear bumper damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2012 101,847 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2012 101,471 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 84,087 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 70,583 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 70,583 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 58,560 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 58,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 39,424 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

offside rear light cluster holed

How Reliable is the Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 95 LWB?

Based on 11,857 MOT tests across 1,143 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
8,132
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,143
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 667
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 494
position lamp(s) not working 464
Stop lamp not working 387
Registration plate lamp not working 383
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AE55 MLJ is a 2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 95 LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 95 LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 85,096 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 95 LWB fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 667 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE55 MLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 95 LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 95 LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE55 MLJ is a 2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 95 LWB, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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