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BX55 RYC

2005 Ldv Maxus

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests63 (41 pass, 22 fail)
Pass rate65.1%

Mileage

55,340 mi
Last recorded55,340 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus81,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX55 RYC
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

41 pass 22 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 55,340 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced passenger step (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill front to rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower seal front top rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

n/s rear parking brake just met manufacture specification

Pass 19 Feb 2026 52,128 miles

Nearside Front mirror cover cracked

Offside Rear Inner sill covered in underseal

play in steering column

Fail 11 Feb 2026 52,048 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour rears (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front mirror cover cracked

Offside Rear Inner sill covered in underseal

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

play in steering column

Pass 10 Oct 2025 48,394 miles

Nearside Front doorstep corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2025 48,384 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front doorstep corroded

Pass 31 May 2025 45,160 miles

rear seats been removed

Fail 28 May 2025 45,160 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended in rear (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and middle inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended in rear (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 42,092 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 42,092 miles

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) uj between column and rack (2.3 (a) (i))

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

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 22 Oct 2024 38,175 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 38,168 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolt on mounting bent or cross threaded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended does not retract (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower mounting pin bent or cross threaded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 64,445 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 36,284 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 36,012 miles

Nearside Front door step corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 36,008 miles

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 Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front door step corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

antifreeze leak from engine

Pass 20 Jun 2023 35,776 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front door step corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 35,300 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 35,288 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x1 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x3 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 34,682 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 34,676 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 33,924 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cover missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 32,152 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 310,014 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 310,004 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 27,920 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 27,712 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Brake linkage has restricted free movement centre pivot and lever partially seized (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 21,476 miles

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed center door not opening correctly (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 21,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear in compensator x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed center door not opening correctly (6.2.3 (c) (i))

bonnet secondary device seized up

Pass 12 Nov 2020 17,436 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2020 17,192 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 14,444 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 14,444 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear of door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 13,212 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 13,212 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel on lever (1.1.6 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 8,104 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 8,104 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative switch broken (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 5,020 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 4,556 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 32,760 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 32,760 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect due to internal light reflector being damaged and fallen too low away from bulb. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 1,520 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front lower link ball joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect more than slight misting of oil but not severe enough to fail (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel remaining

welding repairs covered with sealant before re inspection

Fail 4 Jan 2019 1,488 miles

Nearside Front Lower Floor excessively deteriorated nearside passenger door step excessively corroded (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front lower link ball joints slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect more than slight misting of oil but not severe enough to fail (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 110,258 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 110,258 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 17,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 9,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 75 16 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Sep 2017 8,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 75 16 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 21,000 miles

Front brake pipes greased

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm 205 75 16 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 17,688 miles

Front brake pipes greased

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak engine

Pass 7 Mar 2016 12,336 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 10,964 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 6,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 3,476 miles

7 passenger seats fitted at time of test

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 892 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres have slight kirb damage to outside sidewalls

Fail 3 Mar 2012 102,049 miles

7 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 102,049 miles

7 passenger seats fitted at time of test

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 92,922 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 92,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 59,288 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,224 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 29,250 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 23,820 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 17,187 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BX55 RYC is a 2005 Ldv Maxus in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 63 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.1%.

Across all 2005 Ldv Maxus models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 81,882 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 BX55 RYC, 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 21 years old, this Ldv Maxus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX55 RYC is a 2005 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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