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BG57 ZLV

2008 Ldv Maxus

Silver Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2016
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

99,569 mi
Last recorded99,569 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus80,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 ZLV
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,569 miles

Cooling system leaking badly at rear of engine.

Fail 15 Oct 2015 99,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

Cooling system leaking badly at rear of engine.

Engine management light is on.

Pass 12 Nov 2014 95,154 miles

Both front wiper blades torn.

Both rear and side doors do not open from the outside of the vehicle.

Nearside front seat belt stalk cover loose.

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 95,154 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Both front wiper blades torn.

Both rear and side doors do not open from the outside of the vehicle.

Nearside front seat belt stalk cover loose.

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 89,512 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 89,512 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cant open any of the rear doors for the load area.

Pass 9 Nov 2012 54,260 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 22,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 69,756 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 69,756 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Jan 2011 69,551 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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BG57 ZLV is a 2008 Ldv Maxus in Silver with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG57 ZLV, 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 BG57 ZLV registered?

BG57 ZLV is a 2008 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 7 February 2008.

Is BG57 ZLV safe to buy?

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