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BU05 KAO

2005 Ldv Maxus

White Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,561 mi
Last recorded144,561 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus81,882 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 KAO
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 144,561 miles

Brake fluid contaminated

Fail 6 Mar 2019 144,561 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid contaminated

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 169,256 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 169,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 160,563 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 160,531 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side rears and n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake travel

rear tyres

windscreen

Pass 7 Apr 2014 139,732 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

tested wet

windscreen chipped

Fail 7 Apr 2014 139,732 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

tested wet

windscreen chipped

Pass 7 Oct 2012 37,116 miles

n/s side repeater slightly loose

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 9 Apr 2011 98,585 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 81,919 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 59,460 miles

front tyres wearing low

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 15 Apr 2009 59,454 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing low

slight play o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 16 May 2008 46,429 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 KAO is a 2005 Ldv Maxus in White with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BU05 KAO, 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 KAO registered?

BU05 KAO is a 2005 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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