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BL02 SSS

2005 Ldv Maxus

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

131,562 mi
Last recorded131,562 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus81,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL02 SSS
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 131,562 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 123,906 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2024 123,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 116,017 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2023 116,017 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 109,226 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 109,226 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 103,209 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 103,209 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 95,806 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 95,806 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 88,488 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 88,488 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 81,442 miles

both front discs slightly corroded on inner faces

Pass 10 Nov 2017 73,528 miles

exhaust gases blowing on rear jump lead point cables

Fail 10 Nov 2017 73,528 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

exhaust gases blowing on rear jump lead point cables

Pass 5 Nov 2016 66,974 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 66,974 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 65,349 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 65,349 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 61,270 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 61,264 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 56,927 miles

brake pedal anti-slip worn in a small area,though secure and still serviceable

clutch pedal anti-slip worn smooth

nearside rear light unit has a repair,though over 50% visible

slight difference in rear brakes applications,though about the same at time of test

Fail 1 Aug 2013 56,920 miles

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

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

brake pedal anti-slip worn in a small area,though secure and still serviceable

clutch pedal anti-slip worn smooth

nearside rear light unit has a repair,though over 50% visible

Pass 2 Aug 2012 52,178 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

damp patch on an area of the fuel tank.but not any leaks at time of test

large area of clutch pedal anti-slip rubber worn smooth

service brake pedal anti-slip worn in a small area,though secure and still serviceable at time of test

Pass 22 Jul 2011 49,119 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system at center join becoming loose,though secure at time of test

front registrarion plate has some damage,but intact and legible

nearside front tyre worn shoulders

Fail 20 Jul 2011 49,113 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system at center join becoming loose,though secure at time of test

front registrarion plate has some damage,but intact and legible

nearside front tyre worn shoulders

Pass 16 Jul 2010 43,927 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn, but not to excess at time of test

nearside rear lght lense as a repair, effective at time of test

Fail 14 Jul 2010 43,921 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn, but not to excess at time of test

nearside rear lght lense as a repair, effective at time of test

Pass 22 Oct 2009 39,602 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front exhaust section at center section join loose

Fail 21 Oct 2009 39,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front exhaust section at center section join loose

Pass 19 Sep 2008 33,159 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread areas

front exhaust section at center section join loose

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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BL02 SSS is a 2005 Ldv Maxus in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 BL02 SSS, 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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BL02 SSS is a 2005 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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