2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Ldv Maxus MOT pass rate and common faults

779 MOT tests in 2024. 54.2% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time54.2%
Failed or needed repairs45.8%
Typical mileage at test117,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 779 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.3%
  3. Service brake imbalance: across an axle6.2%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working5.8%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.7%
  6. Stop lamp: not working4.6%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.5%
  8. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.4%
  10. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes46.6%
  2. Lights & electrics39.9%
  3. Suspension22.7%
  4. Body & chassis15.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.5%
  7. Tyres5.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded31.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.0%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play13.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.3%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2007 Ldv Maxus?

In 2024, 54.2% of 2007 Ldv Maxus cars passed their MOT first time, across 779 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Ldv Maxus?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; service brake imbalance: across an axle. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Ldv Maxus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).