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FX55 FGC

2005 Ldv Maxus

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests39 (25 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate64.1%

Mileage

216,379 mi
Last recorded216,379 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus81,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 FGC
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

25 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 216,379 miles

n/s/f step starting to corrode

Fail 12 Aug 2020 216,356 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

n/s/f step starting to corrode

Pass 19 Mar 2020 216,326 miles

Nearside Front step starting to corrode

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 216,312 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front step starting to corrode

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 211,160 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 211,146 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 209,849 miles

starter mota sticky

Engine oil level just above min

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

fuel injector leaking

Fail 9 Jul 2019 209,829 miles

Emissions not tested due to lack of engine oil (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

EDC light on dash

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine oil below min

fuel injector leaking

rear number plate light cover insercure

starter mota sticky

Pass 20 Mar 2019 205,712 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 205,698 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board a fuel injector is leaking exhaust gases into cab area (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 202,025 miles

Front grille loose

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 198,922 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 191,288 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2017 183,168 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 182,999 miles

Offside Battery insecure battery box insecure (1.9.1)

Coolant leak coolant level low ()

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

vehicle lisenced to carry 8 passengers but only 3 seats fitted and inspected

Pass 17 Jul 2017 176,464 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 12 Jul 2017 176,444 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 176,441 miles

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

nearisde front door step has hole in but not in prescribed area

Pass 27 Apr 2017 170,676 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 170,520 miles

diesel injector seal/s blowing

Fail 25 Apr 2017 170,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes (6) (3.6.B.2c)

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

cuts in o/s front tyre

diesel injector seal/s blowing

n/s side loading door handle stiff

rear brakes just passed increase and decrease

Pass 24 Nov 2016 221,122 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 159,286 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2016 152,695 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe from engine (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 152,681 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe from engine (7.1.2)

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

amber e.d.c, light stays on dash

Pass 22 Jul 2015 133,734 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 114,457 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 11,445 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 112,777 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 Oct 2011 112,777 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 106,783 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 106,779 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 98,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

advise bottom rear engine mount deteriated.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 79,157 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 79,157 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 51,065 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 33,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,920 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 23,592 miles

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

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

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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FX55 FGC is a 2005 Ldv Maxus in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 39 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.1%.

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 FX55 FGC, 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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FX55 FGC is a 2005 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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