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FX08 GYG

2008 Ldv Maxus 3.9T 17S 105M-BUS

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

86,982 mi
Last recorded86,982 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus 3.9T 17S 105M-BUS45,816 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX08 GYG
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus 3.9T 17S 105M-BUS
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 86,982 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 86,538 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 85,806 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 84,799 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 84,799 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 78,576 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 78,575 miles

Steering column universal joint likely to become detached lower uj (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 71,724 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 71,685 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 65,057 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 65,057 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 58,022 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 51,454 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 51,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres almost to cords on inner edges

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

o/s rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Apr 2014 44,158 miles

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 44,158 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 35,416 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 35,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

engine manegment light on

Pass 3 Apr 2012 28,365 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,364 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers split at ends

Pass 14 Apr 2010 15,132 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 8,053 miles

hand brake close to no reserve travel

How Reliable is the Ldv Maxus 3.9T 17S 105M-BUS?

Based on 3,041 MOT tests across 198 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
3,833
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
198
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release 38
brake binding 25
fog lamp not working 24
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FX08 GYG is a 2008 Ldv Maxus 3.9T 17S 105M-BUS in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Ldv Maxus 3.9T 17S 105M-BUS models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 45,816 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 3.9T 17S 105M-BUS fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX08 GYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Maxus 3.9T 17S 105M-BUS typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Ldv Maxus 3.9T 17S 105M-BUS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX08 GYG registered?

FX08 GYG is a 2008 Ldv Maxus 3.9T 17S 105M-BUS, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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The MOT history for FX08 GYG shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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