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BU05 EPJ

2005 Ldv Maxus

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,552 mi
Last recorded118,552 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus81,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 EPJ
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 118,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Park brake lever has little reserve travel and may need adjusting or repair

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 98,782 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 98,715 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor broken (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 86,298 miles

Diesel tank damp with fuel, possibly leaking when tank is tollaly full

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 86,274 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Diesel tank damp with fuel, possibly leaking when tank is tollaly full

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 76,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Nearside and offside (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 67,880 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damage

Pass 11 May 2020 62,186 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 53,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 44,171 miles

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

Windscreen has large damage out of drivers view of the road

Pass 24 Apr 2017 29,543 miles

Noise from offside of engine bay possible alternator

Fail 24 Apr 2017 29,543 miles

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

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

Noise from offside of engine bay possible alternator

Pass 16 May 2016 14,403 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 14,401 miles

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

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 EPJ is a 2005 Ldv Maxus in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EPJ, 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 BU05 EPJ registered?

BU05 EPJ is a 2005 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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