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GN08 FAU

2008 Ldv Maxus

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

907,046 mi
Last recorded907,046 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus80,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 FAU
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2025 907,046 miles

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

handbrake just made efficency

Pass 13 Jan 2024 90,661 miles

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 90,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside 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 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 142,177 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 90,566 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 905,203 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2020 105,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 105,029 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 105,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage next to mirror (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 132,456 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 93,871 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 93,871 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively damaged and bulged (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) inappropriately repaired (2.3.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 87,012 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 82,475 miles

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

eml illuminated

Fail 16 Mar 2015 82,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

eml illuminated

Fail 18 Sep 2014 75,436 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 75,436 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 70,551 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 70,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 70,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 70,274 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 65,991 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

spare wheel carrier loose

Fail 23 Aug 2013 65,991 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 3 Jul 2013 64,643 miles

injector 3 has blow by

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s horn pad not working

o/s/r reflector cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2013 64,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

injector 3 has blow by

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s horn pad not working

o/s/r reflector cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2012 13,899 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 13,896 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2011 73,987 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 62,407 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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GN08 FAU is a 2008 Ldv Maxus in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 GN08 FAU, 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 GN08 FAU registered?

GN08 FAU is a 2008 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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