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FJ08 OGF

2008 Ldv Maxus

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

269,380 mi
Last recorded269,380 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus80,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 OGF
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 269,380 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2025 269,379 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front pipes, to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 249,262 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 249,150 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 249,149 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 Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (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))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 209,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened part missing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 174,345 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 174,345 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 152,905 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 152,905 miles

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected leaking (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2017 130,738 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2017 130,214 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 111,374 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 86,532 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 86,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 68,346 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 51,213 miles

noise from rear brakes

Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,036 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 34,139 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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FJ08 OGF is a 2008 Ldv Maxus in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FJ08 OGF, 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 FJ08 OGF registered?

FJ08 OGF is a 2008 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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