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SN55 ERK

2005 Ldv Maxus

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus81,882 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN55 ERK
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front jacking point heavily corroded/damaged

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 109,401 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 108,773 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 108,773 miles

Body component insecure bonnet wont open (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded to excess and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Outer outer sill holed but not in prescribed area

Pass 1 Nov 2017 98,597 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside front struts (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 98,592 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear short pipe at load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside front struts (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 90,439 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

n/s/f ball joint worn

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Fail 17 Aug 2016 89,533 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage side door middle rail missing cover exposing sharp edge (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle side door not opening (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover exposing sharp door hinge (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top strut mount corroded (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes coated with grease

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre punctured

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 83,225 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s inner driveshaft oil seal leaking

unable to full assess brake pipes due to excess underseal

Fail 15 Sep 2015 83,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s inner driveshaft oil seal leaking

unable to full assess brake pipes due to excess underseal

Pass 11 Sep 2014 76,029 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 71,725 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 66,250 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 60,748 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 54,706 miles

n/s/f lower hinge worn on door

n/s/r bearing is developing wear play---slight

Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,590 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 38,130 miles

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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SN55 ERK is a 2005 Ldv Maxus in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SN55 ERK, 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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SN55 ERK is a 2005 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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