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BU05 LXL

2005 Ldv Maxus

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

133,472 mi
Last recorded133,472 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus81,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 LXL
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 133,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r light lens slightly damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2022 133,330 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake little reserve travel

Fail 14 Mar 2022 133,330 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

handbrake little reserve travel

Pass 17 Feb 2021 132,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bumper end missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 132,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bumper end missing

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 128,583 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2019 128,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2018 123,834 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

bumper end cap on rear n/s repaired with cardboard

windscreen cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2017 120,352 miles

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

bumper end cap missing

windscreen cracked

Fail 11 Oct 2017 120,352 miles

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

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

bumper end cap missing

windscreen cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2016 113,645 miles

EML Light On

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 107,809 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper Corner Missing

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 107,801 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper Corner Missing

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 102,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 102,340 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 96,575 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2013 96,575 miles

Centre Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 89,240 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 89,240 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 78,825 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Sep 2011 78,820 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2010 66,765 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

o/s door mirror losse

Fail 3 Sep 2010 66,309 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,206 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 65,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 65,385 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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BU05 LXL is a 2005 Ldv Maxus in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2005 Ldv Maxus models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 81,882 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 BU05 LXL, 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 21 years old, this Ldv Maxus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU05 LXL is a 2005 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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