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MX57 VMH

2008 Ldv Maxus

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,139 mi
Last recorded160,139 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus80,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX57 VMH
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 160,139 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 160,132 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 147,271 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 147,263 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust system insecure mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 166,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 117,224 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 117,205 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 105,187 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 94,809 miles

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure and part missing ()

Offside Rear tipper body chassis side fractured

Fail 9 Feb 2017 94,809 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/f flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/f flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively WIPERS SPLIT (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view MIRROR GLASS BROKEN (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven 59 % imbalance rear brakes (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour REAR LAMP BROKEN (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light LAMP BROKEN (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured strut top mounting broken (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Mudguard insecure ()

Offside Rear Mudguard insecure and part missing ()

Offside Rear tipper body chassis side fractured

Pass 17 Feb 2016 86,678 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers seat base damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2016 86,671 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour excessive black smoke when high revs applied (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lamp lens broken showing white light to rear (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass (8.1.2a)

drivers seat base damaged

engine oil very low

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch slave cyl leaking

Pass 19 Feb 2015 71,446 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

osf drivers seat foam worn

osr lamp cluster case damaged

Fail 16 Feb 2015 71,445 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

osf drivers seat foam worn

osr lamp cluster case damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2014 63,514 miles

O/S/R MUDGUARD DAMAGED

STARTER MOTOR FAULTY

Fail 20 Feb 2014 63,514 miles

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN

N/S/F BRAKE PADS LOW

O/S/R MUDGUARD DAMAGED

STARTER MOTOR FAULTY

Pass 8 Feb 2013 57,556 miles

Gearbox leaking oil

Fail 7 Feb 2013 57,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal rubber poor condition

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

Gearbox leaking oil

N/s rear tyre perished

O/S front tyre scrubbed off inside edge

Spare tyre flat

Pass 9 Feb 2012 44,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak gear box

Pass 10 Feb 2011 33,746 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW (2mm) N/S/F

HAND BRAKE CABLE WONT LAST MUCH LONGER

REAR FOOT BRAKE HAS IMBALANCE OF(22%)

WIPERS POOR

Fail 4 Feb 2011 33,744 miles

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

FRONT BRAKE PADS VERY LOW (2mm) N/S/F

HAND BRAKE CABLE WONT LAST MUCH LONGER

REAR FOOT BRAKE HAS IMBALANCE OF(22%)

WIPERS POOR

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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MX57 VMH is a 2008 Ldv Maxus in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MX57 VMH, 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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MX57 VMH is a 2008 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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