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DX55 HVL

2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,151 mi
Last recorded156,151 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB82,382 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 HVL
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 156,151 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2021 156,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 154,021 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp reflector missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 144,595 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer and inner sill area,not load bearing area/corrosion/holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 144,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All road wheel steel rims corrosion

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

No passengers seat fitted at time of inspection

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner joint clip not in correct position,but boor secure in position (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer and inner sill/body area corrosion /holes,not load bearing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside lower,and very small chip centre of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 144,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect image incorrect and too high (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All road wheel steel rims corrosion

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

No passengers seat fitted at time of inspection

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner joint clip not in correct position,but boor secure in position (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and all suspension components corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer and inner sill/body area corrosion /holes,not load bearing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view nearside lower,and very small chip centre of drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 143,784 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 141,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,483 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 53,922 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Front NS/ OS brake discs corroded on inner face ( brake performance and imbalance issues)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 127,081 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 120,011 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 107,073 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 107,026 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 95,515 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

front offside tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 93,359 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 93,351 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 76,393 miles

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

near side rear bumper end cap missing

rear door handle broken

How Reliable is the Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB?

Based on 4,970 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

66.5%
Pass Rate
7,249
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 301
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 211
position lamp(s) not working 199
Stop lamp not working 166
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 163
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DX55 HVL is a 2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 82,382 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 120 LWB fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 301 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX55 HVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX55 HVL is a 2005 Ldv Maxus 3.5 CDI 120 LWB, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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