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BU05 OTS

2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 95 LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

60,057 mi
Last recorded60,057 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 95 LWB85,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 OTS
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus 3.5 CDI 95 LWB
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 60,057 miles

Front brake pads look low

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 60,056 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front brake pads look low

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 98,170 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 98,170 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 89,753 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened and leaking slight misting (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 85,225 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

nearside rear light lens has slight damage

offside registration light feint

Pass 28 Mar 2014 74,583 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 65,225 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 65,225 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 57,550 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 57,548 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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 not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2011 41,988 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 May 2011 41,986 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2010 34,487 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 25 May 2010 34,487 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2009 25,865 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2009 25,865 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 10,261 miles

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 OTS is a 2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 95 LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OTS, 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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What year was BU05 OTS registered?

BU05 OTS is a 2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 95 LWB, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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