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SF08 FMZ

2008 Ldv Maxus

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,400 mi
Last recorded90,400 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus80,079 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 FMZ
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 90,400 miles

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

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 90,387 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Central Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced CROSSMEMBER (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 90,272 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 90,266 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2024 90,031 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 90,020 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022

Brake warning light on

Fail 18 Oct 2022

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake warning light on

Pass 21 Sep 2021 85,673 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2021 85,673 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 85,221 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 85,221 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts touching o/s/f drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 84,824 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 84,823 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to middle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to middle. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 84,585 miles

Both front brake hose ferruls corroded

Fuel residue around injectors

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 83,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 81,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 81,852 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 79,089 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Jul 2015 79,089 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 75,569 miles

Intercooler pipe leaking.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 75,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Intercooler pipe leaking.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 69,247 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,728 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 66,725 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 48,430 miles

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

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

n/s c.v boot has small split glued, no grease leaking at time of test

Fail 8 Feb 2011 48,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s c.v boot has small split glued, no grease leaking at time of test

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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SF08 FMZ is a 2008 Ldv Maxus in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SF08 FMZ, 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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SF08 FMZ is a 2008 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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