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BU56 EKX

2007 Ldv Maxus

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

96,175 mi
Last recorded96,175 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 Ldv Maxus79,783 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 EKX
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 96,175 miles

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

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2026 96,175 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired slightly stiff (1.1.17 (a))

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess perished (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 88,425 miles

Both Front Tyres 15 Years Old

Front Wheel Alignment

Nearside Rear Bumper Mounting Fouling Againts Leaf Spring

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 88,425 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering system fouling Steering Collum Fouling wires Likley To Cause Fire (2.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Front Tyres 15 Years Old

Front Wheel Alignment

Nearside Rear Bumper Mounting Fouling Againts Leaf Spring

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2024

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2024

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2023

Gear Leaver Stiff To Move.

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box , And Gear box Mount Split Bush. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf Springs Fouling On Rear Step support

Fail 10 Feb 2023

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Well Below Effort. (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Gear Leaver Stiff To Move.

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear Box , And Gear box Mount Split Bush. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf Springs Fouling On Rear Step support

Pass 4 Feb 2022

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2022

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 71,854 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 71,851 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 69,938 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 69,927 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (as marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 pipes (as marked) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 66,496 miles

rear bumper assembly - fouling on leaf springs

Pass 19 Jan 2018 63,694 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,662 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 60,662 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 57,344 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 57,344 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/75 16c (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 53,631 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 50,926 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

offside rear tyre has slight cracking to outer sidewall

Pass 16 Jan 2013 48,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside rear tyre starting to crack/perish

Pass 25 Jan 2012 44,174 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 44,124 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 41,918 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing

Fail 14 Jan 2010 26,485 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 26,485 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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 EKX is a 2007 Ldv Maxus in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

Across all 2007 Ldv Maxus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 79,783 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 EKX, 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 19 years old, this Ldv Maxus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BU56 EKX is a 2007 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 17 January 2007.

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