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BU05 OTB

2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,149 mi
Last recorded109,149 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB82,382 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 OTB
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 109,149 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside front outer (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' offside front upper (8.3.1a)

both sill sections are damaged from front to rear however there is no holes weakness in the chassis

Pass 3 Mar 2017 107,291 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 107,291 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rears x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure uneven wear (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure split x2 (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 104,980 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2015 104,973 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 96,340 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 96,289 miles

Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Brake rod insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 91,282 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 91,270 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 75,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 53,404 miles

BONNET CATCH FAULTY

EDC LIGHT ON

HAND BRAKE ROD GUIDE BROKEN

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

TURBO HOSE SPLIT

Fail 19 Aug 2010 53,404 miles

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

BONNET CATCH FAULTY

EDC LIGHT ON

HAND BRAKE ROD GUIDE BROKEN

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

TURBO HOSE SPLIT

Fail 27 Aug 2009 35,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front number plate cracked

nearside front anti roll bar link bottom joint wearing near limit

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 27 Aug 2009 35,428 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front anti roll bar link bottom joint wearing near limit

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Aug 2008 17,730 miles

Front brake pads worn low.

Front reg plate digits deteriorated to limit.

Handbrake guide bracket partialy unsecure.

How Reliable is the Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB?

Based on 4,970 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
7,249
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 301
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 211
position lamp(s) not working 199
Stop lamp not working 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 163
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BU05 OTB is a 2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 82,382 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 120 LWB fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 301 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 OTB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU05 OTB is a 2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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