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SV55 ELJ

2005 Ldv Maxus

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,080 mi
Last recorded85,080 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus81,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV55 ELJ
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2017 85,080 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

note.brake pipes greased

Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 9 Apr 2015 72,213 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 59,308 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2014 59,308 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 51,473 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 51,473 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 37,298 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 29,924 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs pitted

parking brake has little reserve travel

rear brake imbalance of 26%

Pass 8 Sep 2010 28,318 miles

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

both front brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 6 Sep 2010 28,308 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 9 Sep 2009 23,270 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 17,621 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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SV55 ELJ is a 2005 Ldv Maxus in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SV55 ELJ, 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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What year was SV55 ELJ registered?

SV55 ELJ is a 2005 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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