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BU05 LZE

2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 95 LWB

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

193,146 mi
Last recorded193,146 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 95 LWB85,096 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 LZE
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus 3.5 CDI 95 LWB
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 193,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed aera

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

slight corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Fail 18 Jul 2018 193,146 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded but not within prescribed aera

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

slight corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

Pass 24 Mar 2017 185,396 miles

o/s/r tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2016 171,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake hose retaining clip missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)

spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Mar 2016 171,554 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake hose retaining clip missing

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Mar 2015 152,481 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

drivers seat belt buckle casing missing

o/s rear fog lamp repaired with tape

Fail 9 Mar 2015 152,472 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

drivers seat belt buckle casing missing

o/s rear fog lamp repaired with tape

Pass 28 Feb 2014 141,880 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 141,880 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 133,146 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Aug 2011 48,743 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 102,805 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 102,805 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 84,666 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 84,535 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 55,537 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 32,826 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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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BU05 LZE is a 2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 95 LWB in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BU05 LZE, 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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BU05 LZE is a 2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 95 LWB, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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