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SF08 FOV

2008 Ldv Maxus

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

162,860 mi
Last recorded162,860 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Ldv Maxus80,079 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 162,860 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 155,215 miles

Long footbrake pedal travel.

Long handbrake lever travel.

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 150,410 miles

Long handbrake lever travel

Rear reflector damaged

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

Long foot brake travel

Pass 22 Oct 2022 144,403 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 136,977 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Sill damaged.

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

off side outer sill panel has some damage

Fail 10 Oct 2020

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

off side outer sill panel has some damage

Pass 27 Apr 2019 832,335 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 28 Apr 2018 826,755 miles

Long handbrake travel

Pass 22 Apr 2017 821,470 miles

Damage to windscreen

Long handbrake travel

Pass 16 Apr 2016 16,056 miles

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

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 9 Apr 2015 10,757 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 5,396 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 94,305 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,881 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

damage to windscreen outsaide sweept area

Pass 5 Apr 2011 65,544 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 65,136 miles

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

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)

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 FOV is a 2008 Ldv Maxus in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SF08 FOV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF08 FOV registered?

SF08 FOV is a 2008 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is SF08 FOV safe to buy?

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