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VJ51 WAN

2007 Ldv Maxus

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

224,370 mi
Last recorded224,370 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 Ldv Maxus79,783 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJ51 WAN
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 224,370 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 224,353 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached lower joint loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel due to compensator bar missing (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel due to compensator bar missing (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 218,167 miles

repairs carried out heavily undersealed and paited

slight corrosion on chassis all over

Fail 14 Jun 2024 218,147 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill several places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill several places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected several places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill several places (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion on chassis all over

Pass 17 Jun 2023 11,210 miles

rear foot brake only just met requirements n/s and o/s

Fail 9 Jun 2023 11,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2019 8,172 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2019 8,172 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 94,235 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 94,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 91,918 miles

Underside has slight corrossion

Fail 1 Feb 2017 91,915 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Underside has slight corrossion

Pass 11 Feb 2016 89,087 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to load sense valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 89,087 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Going to load sense valve (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2014 80,442 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 80,442 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 71,892 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 71,892 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 66,831 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2013 66,828 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Nov 2011 61,705 miles

front brake pads worn below 50%

Pass 8 Dec 2010 47,305 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 47,305 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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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VJ51 WAN is a 2007 Ldv Maxus in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 2007 Ldv Maxus models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 79,783 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 VJ51 WAN, 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 19 years old, this Ldv Maxus is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VJ51 WAN is a 2007 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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