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BU05 JOH

2005 Ldv Maxus

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,255 mi
Last recorded50,255 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus81,882 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 50,255 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jan 2016 50,242 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear from comp to flexy metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2014 44,930 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

passenger sticking slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2014 44,930 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2013 37,808 miles

E.D.C light on

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

both wipers slightly smearing screen

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

nearside seat belt claspe sticking slightly

oil leak

several body panels on nearside slightly damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2013 37,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

E.D.C light on

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

both wipers slightly smearing screen

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

nearside seat belt claspe sticking slightly

oil leak

several body panels on nearside slightly damaged

Pass 23 Jan 2013 36,059 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak around engine

Fail 23 Jan 2013 36,059 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak around engine

Pass 24 Aug 2011 27,312 miles

Oil leak

nearside headlight requires attention soon

washers require attention soon

Pass 7 Jan 2011 23,652 miles

both front discs corroded require replacing soon

oil leak around engine

Pass 13 Jan 2009 14,364 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 8,643 miles

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 JOH is a 2005 Ldv Maxus in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU05 JOH, 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 JOH registered?

BU05 JOH is a 2005 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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