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BX55 GVL

2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 95 LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 95 LWB85,096 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 GVL
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus 3.5 CDI 95 LWB
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 May 2020

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Under Carriage Corroded.

Fail 27 May 2020

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Under Carriage Corroded.

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 163,333 miles

Electrical wiring insulation so damaged or deteriorated it is likely to cause a short-circuit washer pump wiring exposed (joined and twisted together) (4.11 (c) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2018 151,301 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2018 151,294 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 148,655 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 148,645 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 147,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 143,856 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2014 143,802 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 135,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 135,432 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 127,227 miles

vehicle corroded underside rear

Fail 28 Dec 2012 127,125 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

vehicle corroded underside rear

Pass 4 Jan 2012 119,927 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 119,817 miles

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

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake application uneven

o/s handbrake cable stiff

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 5 Jan 2011 111,780 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 111,769 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 100,738 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 84,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front brake binding slightly

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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BX55 GVL is a 2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 95 LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 BX55 GVL, 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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BX55 GVL is a 2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 95 LWB, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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