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LJ55 TVM

2005 Ldv Maxus

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,777 mi
Last recorded97,777 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus81,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 TVM
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 97,777 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 97,777 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 96,470 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 94,826 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 94,826 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 93,961 miles

damage to off side ( no sharp edges )

Fail 7 Nov 2020 93,953 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

damage to off side ( no sharp edges )

Pass 14 Nov 2019 92,822 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 91,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

n/s/f sliding door grab handle loose

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2017 89,077 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 87,181 miles

Central Front seat belt guide broken

all nearside brake reading lower than offside but all brakes locked

side door runner channel has end stop missing

Fail 21 Dec 2016 87,174 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Central Front seat belt guide broken

side door runner channel has end stop missing

Pass 30 Dec 2015 85,067 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front washer aim low

Fail 18 Dec 2015 85,066 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front washer aim low

Fail 1 Dec 2014 82,619 miles

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

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

front passenger o/s seat belt guide broken could cut belt

wiper blades torn

Pass 1 Dec 2014 82,619 miles

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

front passenger o/s seat belt guide broken could cut belt

wiper blades torn

Pass 19 Dec 2013 81,358 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 81,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 77,371 miles

Centre Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 77,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 71,966 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 63,614 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 63,608 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 52,598 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 52,598 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 40,332 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 40,332 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 29,360 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 29,359 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 14,735 miles

parking brake lever slightly high

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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LJ55 TVM is a 2005 Ldv Maxus in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LJ55 TVM, 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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LJ55 TVM is a 2005 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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