2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Ldv Maxus MOT pass rate and common faults

183 MOT tests in 2024. 57.4% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

101About average
Passed first time57.4%
Failed or needed repairs42.6%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 183 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.6%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working6.0%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.5%
  4. Service brake imbalance: across an axle4.9%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.8%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.3%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.3%
  8. Horn: not working3.3%
  9. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.3%
  10. Position lamp: not working3.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics37.2%
  2. Brakes33.9%
  3. Suspension21.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.7%
  5. Body & chassis13.1%
  6. Seat belts & airbags6.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks6.0%
  8. Tyres4.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded36.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.7%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play13.1%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak12.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Ldv Maxus?

In 2024, 57.4% of 2005 Ldv Maxus cars passed their MOT first time, across 183 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Ldv Maxus?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rear fog lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Ldv Maxus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 101, which is about average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).