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BU05 ARF

2005 Ldv Maxus

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,383 mi
Last recorded81,383 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus81,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 ARF
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 81,383 miles

EPC light on

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s front inner sill corroded, just ok at time of test

washers just ok

wipers don't work on intermittent

Pass 30 Jan 2025 78,238 miles

passenger seat belt stalk damaged

slight corrosion on chassis legs

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 76,640 miles

n/s front seat belt buckle supports damaged

rigid brake pipes slight surface corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2023 73,561 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 73,551 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner step/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 70,202 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 70,198 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 67,592 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 60,375 miles

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing .

handbrake has little reserve travel . adjustment or repair .

Fail 26 Jun 2019 60,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear bumper end cap missing .

handbrake has little reserve travel . adjustment or repair .

Pass 17 Jul 2018 54,982 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 54,979 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 52,804 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 18 May 2016 51,741 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 49,199 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,484 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2014 48,475 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 43,718 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 35,311 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 25,427 miles

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

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

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

dry on sills chassis floor pan fuel pipes and brake pipes in order to keep in good condition advise clean and waxoil throughout vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 20,495 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 20,492 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 16,768 miles

rear doors not locking on top catch

Pass 29 May 2008

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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BU05 ARF is a 2005 Ldv Maxus in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU05 ARF, 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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BU05 ARF is a 2005 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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