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FH05 VZM

2005 Ldv Maxus

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,975 mi
Last recorded142,975 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus81,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH05 VZM
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 142,975 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 142,775 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2014 142,245 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2013 103,532 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 103,430 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 68,586 miles

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

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2012 68,584 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

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

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 57,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 46,608 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise handbrake travel

Pass 11 Jul 2008 34,951 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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FH05 VZM is a 2005 Ldv Maxus in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FH05 VZM, 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 FH05 VZM registered?

FH05 VZM is a 2005 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is FH05 VZM safe to buy?

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