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BG57 ZMX

2008 Ldv Maxus

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,328 mi
Last recorded142,328 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus80,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 ZMX
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 142,328 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface, sills, pipes, has been undersealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 142,328 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Undersurface, sills, pipes, has been undersealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2025

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2025

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 131,955 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material central to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre deteriorated on inner sidewall

Nearside Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2023 129,352 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all the brake pipes have been covered in a treatment

Pass 27 Apr 2022 127,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 127,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced out sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 127,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 124,695 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seatbelt buckle covers missing

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 124,691 miles

Central Brake linkage has restricted free movement pivot lever sized (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired lever sized (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipes from brake load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front seatbelt buckle covers missing

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 121,579 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 from load valve to rear flexis, may soon need replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding after applying park brake due to seized pivot (3.5.1k)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement middle cable pivot point (3.5.1k)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 from load valve to rear flexis, may soon need replacement (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 103,119 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 92,401 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 81,057 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 68,046 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 68,046 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 56,362 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 56,354 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,985 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 43,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ZMX is a 2008 Ldv Maxus in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 ZMX, 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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BG57 ZMX is a 2008 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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