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AE57 FGU

2008 Ldv Maxus

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

90,313 mi
Last recorded90,313 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus80,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE57 FGU
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 90,313 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 90,301 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 90,142 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear missing (converted to camper/motorhome) ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing all rear missing (converted to camper/motorhome) ()

Fail 12 Sep 2023 90,131 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake cable insecure into back plate (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear missing (converted to camper/motorhome) ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing all rear missing (converted to camper/motorhome) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2022 89,879 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2022 89,878 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 897,459 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 897,455 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 96,959 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 94,139 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 94,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release F/T ROW OUTER (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Lower Steering system excessively rough steering U J (2.2.D.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 92,239 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 92,239 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 87,589 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 78,868 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 73,259 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 65,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 65,630 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 54,864 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 46,611 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 46,611 miles

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both f/t brake discs scored

Pass 25 Jan 2010 42,328 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 29,028 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv Maxus?

Based on 268,178 MOT tests across 19,943 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
6,946
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
19,943
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,445
position lamp(s) not working 8,208
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,006
Registration plate lamp not working 7,586
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 6,786
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AE57 FGU is a 2008 Ldv Maxus in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Ldv Maxus models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 80,079 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv Maxus fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11,445 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE57 FGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Maxus typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Ldv Maxus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE57 FGU registered?

AE57 FGU is a 2008 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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