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DX08 BYS

2008 Ldv Maxus

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,437 mi
Last recorded166,437 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus80,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX08 BYS
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 166,437 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 166,437 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 148,386 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 148,125 miles

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

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

centre exhaust rubber missing

nearside front seat belt buckle outer casing missing

nearside rear light lens repaired

temp bonnet catch fitted

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Fail 5 Apr 2018 148,117 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

centre exhaust rubber missing

nearside front seat belt buckle outer casing missing

nearside rear light lens repaired

temp bonnet catch fitted

various brake pipes corroding/greased

Pass 21 Jul 2016 148,117 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside rear light unit damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2016 148,117 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 148,117 miles

nearside cv gaiter leaking grease

nearside rear light unit slightly broken

Fail 21 Apr 2015 148,117 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear light unit slightly broken

Pass 9 Jul 2013 51,928 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 40,590 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 26,345 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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DX08 BYS is a 2008 Ldv Maxus in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DX08 BYS, 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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What year was DX08 BYS registered?

DX08 BYS is a 2008 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 24 July 2008.

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