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BX08 YFA

2008 Ldv Maxus

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

306,661 mi
Last recorded306,661 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus80,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX08 YFA
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 306,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 306,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 305,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 300,099 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 299,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 299,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various signs of corrosion to underside and rear inner sills outside prescribed area

Pass 14 Dec 2022 289,906 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 289,786 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 284,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 279,787 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 279,787 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 79,706 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides, lower ball joint boots cracking up (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bolt missing from starter motor

Fail 4 Sep 2019 79,679 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit Battery under front passengers seat (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle off side lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides, lower ball joint boots cracking up (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bolt missing from starter motor

Pass 3 Oct 2017 79,489 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 79,489 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 79,489 miles

osf tyre very close to legal limit

Pass 8 Sep 2015 74,740 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 65,838 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 65,834 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 52,804 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 52,790 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 42,065 miles

Slight front brake imbalance

Slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,460 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Sep 2011 29,458 miles

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 20,752 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 20,674 miles

Nearside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 15,051 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 15,051 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

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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BX08 YFA is a 2008 Ldv Maxus in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Ldv Maxus models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 80,079 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 BX08 YFA, 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 18 years old, this Ldv Maxus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX08 YFA is a 2008 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 24 August 2008.

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