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LJ55 TVU

2005 Ldv Maxus

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus81,882 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 TVU
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2025

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2024

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bodywork damaged

suspension components corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2024

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill step holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

bodywork damaged

suspension

suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2022 99,953 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

outer and inner sills corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2022 99,951 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

oil leak

outer and inner sills corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front sill corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Fail 28 Sep 2021

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front sill corroded but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 16 Apr 2020 195,822 miles

Front washer jet aim - low on windscreen

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear upper door body support and roof panel heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 159,816 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower arm ball joint excess wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded two pipes - compensator to flexi pipes - excess corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle doors will not open from outside (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides outer sill corroded/holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front washer jet aim - low on windscreen

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector damaged (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside side door split/corroded around rear door latch area

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. high park brake lever travel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 114,012 miles

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

Offside Front inner steering rack joint has play in it

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

Rear parking brake has not much reserve travel.

both sills badly corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2019 114,011 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front inner steering rack joint has play in it

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

Rear parking brake has not much reserve travel.

both sills badly corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2018 103,977 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 103,964 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 May 2017 94,796 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 May 2017 94,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage reflector broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2016 83,174 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 119,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Offside Front windscreen wiper split at ends

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 71,244 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 63,208 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 51,265 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 37,940 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 30,794 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,494 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 20,054 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 14,972 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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LJ55 TVU is a 2005 Ldv Maxus in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TVU, 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 TVU is a 2005 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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