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MX08 BYD

2008 Ldv Maxus

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

154,556 mi
Last recorded154,556 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus80,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX08 BYD
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 154,556 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Damage to the sill section (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 148,254 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management malfunction warning lamp is illuminated

Fail 10 Oct 2016 148,184 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management malfunction warning lamp is illuminated

Pass 13 Oct 2015 142,877 miles

child seat fitted

n/s/r/ tyre slight cracking in tread

Fail 13 Oct 2015 142,877 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

child seat fitted

n/s/r/ tyre slight cracking in tread

Pass 16 Oct 2014 135,182 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 129,008 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2013 110,283 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIATE

N/S SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER DAMAGED

O/S HEADLIGHT LENS DAMP INSIDE

OIL LEAKS

Fail 25 Feb 2013 110,283 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

FRONT NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DETERIATE

N/S SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER DAMAGED

O/S HEADLIGHT LENS DAMP INSIDE

OIL LEAKS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 96,161 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

o.s.f head lamp misted

Fail 22 Feb 2012 96,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

o.s.f head lamp misted

Pass 7 Mar 2011 74,340 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 74,330 miles

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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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MX08 BYD is a 2008 Ldv Maxus in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MX08 BYD, 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 MX08 BYD registered?

MX08 BYD is a 2008 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is MX08 BYD safe to buy?

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