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DX55 LFT

2005 Ldv Maxus

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

158,696 mi
Last recorded158,696 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus81,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 LFT
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 158,696 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear corner bumper insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower door hinge slightly insecure

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 158,696 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement handbrake cable (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside 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 Rear Upper Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position door catch (6.4.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear corner bumper insecure

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower door hinge slightly insecure

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 153,121 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 153,121 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 147,235 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 147,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 141,623 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 141,623 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 137,971 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 137,969 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 131,402 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 131,402 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 121,745 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 121,745 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2008 104,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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DX55 LFT is a 2005 Ldv Maxus in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 DX55 LFT, 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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What year was DX55 LFT registered?

DX55 LFT is a 2005 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is DX55 LFT safe to buy?

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