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BU05 LZJ

2005 Ldv Maxus

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,215 mi
Last recorded91,215 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Ldv Maxus81,882 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 LZJ
MakeLdv
ModelMaxus
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2021 91,215 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 82,179 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 82,179 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded undeewheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 78,072 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 78,053 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear to compensator x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,350 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 12 Mar 2018 73,332 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 14 Mar 2017 68,671 miles

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

bonnet safty catch part seized

Fail 13 Mar 2017 68,662 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator valve to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator valve to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flex to ns rear brake (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

bonnet safty catch part seized

Pass 9 Mar 2016 63,350 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 63,343 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH WORN ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,291 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside mirror cover damaged

offside mirror cover damaged

Pass 21 Mar 2014 53,151 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 47,743 miles

Rear fog light switch (Sticky) but operable at time of test

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 42,758 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,758 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 37,051 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 31,295 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 25,731 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 20,581 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 LZJ is a 2005 Ldv Maxus in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LZJ, 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 LZJ registered?

BU05 LZJ is a 2005 Ldv Maxus, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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