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BU56 BZS

2006 Ldv Maxus

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

742,176 mi
Last recorded742,176 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Ldv Maxus78,517 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 BZS
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 742,176 miles

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

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

various place welded and undersealed

Fail 1 Jun 2026 742,176 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

various place welded and undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2025 738,127 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2025 738,127 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 733,302 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 733,302 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 723,667 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2023 723,667 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 718,191 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 718,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 517,084 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 517,081 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded X 3 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 517,054 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded in the vicinity of brake compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 113,455 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 113,436 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 110,443 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 110,443 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 106,133 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired ns+os (1.5.1c)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 106,133 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired ns+os (1.5.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 100,935 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 100,884 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 96,066 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 88,740 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 88,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 25 May 2013 74,035 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 May 2013 74,035 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 61,823 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,924 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 51,918 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,658 miles

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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BU56 BZS is a 2006 Ldv Maxus in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2006 Ldv Maxus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 78,517 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 BU56 BZS, 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 20 years old, this Ldv Maxus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU56 BZS is a 2006 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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