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VX55 AYT

2005 Ldv Maxus

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

163,537 mi
Last recorded163,537 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus81,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX55 AYT
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 163,537 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 163,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 162,738 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 162,738 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 152,289 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 152,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 126,397 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn TO LIMIT 205/75/16c

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

parkbrake efficiency low

Fail 13 Oct 2011 125,984 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre worn TO LIMIT 205/75/16c

n/s/r reflector on bumper damaged

o/s/f tyre worn to 2mm

parkbrake efficiency low

rear steel brake pipes corroded at rear

Pass 1 Nov 2010 103,543 miles

corrosion to rear steel brake pipes

front brake discs appear well worn

n/s wiper blade poor

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit 205/75/16c

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 28 Oct 2010 103,286 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion to rear steel brake pipes

front brake discs appear well worn

n/s wiper blade poor

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit 205/75/16c

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 29 Oct 2009 84,135 miles

both front shocks damp

both rear tyres slight peirshed

slight corrosion to both rear steel brake pipes to brake load valve

Pass 30 Oct 2008 62,611 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Oct 2008 631,448 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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VX55 AYT is a 2005 Ldv Maxus in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 VX55 AYT, 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 VX55 AYT registered?

VX55 AYT is a 2005 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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