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AE55 DVJ

2005 Ldv Maxus

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

217,122 mi
Last recorded217,122 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus81,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 DVJ
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 217,122 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both headlamp lenses faded

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Fail 14 Jun 2018 217,117 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both headlamp lenses faded

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 14 Jun 2017 215,830 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides - lens dull (1.7.5a)

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

service brake performance efficiency just met - rear brakes may need adjustment

Fail 13 Jun 2017 215,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides - lens dull (1.7.5a)

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

service brake performance efficiency just met - rear brakes may need adjustment

Fail 24 May 2017 215,789 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 212,188 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 199,829 miles

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 192,555 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Jun 2014 192,548 miles

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

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Jul 2013 185,786 miles

both front doors & wings slightly damaged

o/s/f door hinge worn

rear doors damaged

side door damaged

Fail 17 Jul 2013 185,786 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

both front doors & wings slightly damaged

o/s/f door hinge worn

rear doors damaged

side door damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2012 172,226 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 172,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 153,018 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 144,304 miles

both front doors in poor condition

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Fail 17 Aug 2010 144,304 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front doors in poor condition

Pass 3 Oct 2009 143,565 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 143,565 miles

Nearside 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 (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 121,025 miles

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

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

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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AE55 DVJ is a 2005 Ldv Maxus in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 AE55 DVJ, 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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AE55 DVJ is a 2005 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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