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M55 XUS

2005 Ldv Maxus

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

52,927 mi
Last recorded52,927 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus81,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 XUS
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 52,927 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 51,935 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 51,237 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 49,605 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 49,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 48,836 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sump corroded

Fail 26 May 2022 48,836 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Sump corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2021 48,069 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2020 48,025 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2020 48,013 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 47,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 47,989 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 47,979 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 47,969 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 47,940 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 47,887 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 47,300 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 47,190 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 47,159 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 22 May 2012 47,152 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 41,597 miles

back door hard to close on top lock

nail in o/s rear tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2010 41,597 miles

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

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

nail in o/s rear tyre

back door hard to close on top lock

Pass 30 Sep 2009 33,513 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

body damage o/s and n/s

small cuts in both front tyre treads

Fail 30 Sep 2009 33,513 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

body damage o/s and n/s

small cuts in both front tyre treads

Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,669 miles

front discs worn,condition of brake pads unknown due to limited vision,advise wheels off inspection,replacing discs when pads due

some brake pedal travel,advise brake check all round

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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M55 XUS is a 2005 Ldv Maxus in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M55 XUS, 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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What year was M55 XUS registered?

M55 XUS is a 2005 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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