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FX08 EKT

2008 Ldv Maxus

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,419 mi
Last recorded65,419 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus80,079 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 EKT
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 65,419 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2025 65,409 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under step/sill backing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 63,042 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and sill backing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 63,031 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and sill backing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill and sill backing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 60,129 miles

1x bolt broken at n/s/f lower ball joint but ball joint secure

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

both sides under steps/sill backings becoming week with corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2022 60,119 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

1x bolt broken at n/s/f lower ball joint but ball joint secure

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

both sides under steps/sill backings becoming week with corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2021 55,595 miles

n/s sill weak

Fail 19 Oct 2021 55,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s sill weak

Pass 5 Oct 2020 624,521 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 214,315 miles

handbrake cable slow to return

Pass 17 Apr 2018 207,893 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 195,534 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 195,522 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 186,695 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of front to rear on one pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front slight play in lower ball joint

Pass 17 Apr 2015 179,995 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

noise coming from engine no2 injector

Fail 10 Apr 2015 179,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

noise coming from engine no2 injector

Pass 9 Apr 2014 172,004 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion to O/S/R & Rear to front metal brake pipes

Fail 7 Apr 2014 171,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion to O/S/R & Rear to front metal brake pipes

Pass 9 Apr 2013 169,167 miles

lift in both front lower joints

rear axle feeds corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2013 169,042 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

lift in both front lower joints

rear axle feeds corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 154,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery loose

Fail 30 Mar 2012 164,163 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wire loom rubbing on o/s drive shaft

Pass 5 Apr 2011 131,264 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 131,264 miles

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

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

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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FX08 EKT is a 2008 Ldv Maxus in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FX08 EKT, 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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FX08 EKT is a 2008 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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