2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Ldv Maxus MOT pass rate and common faults

353 MOT tests in 2024. 53.0% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time53.0%
Failed or needed repairs47.0%
Typical mileage at test116,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 353 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.1%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working6.2%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.9%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.7%
  5. Service brake imbalance: across an axle5.4%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.1%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.0%
  8. Stop lamp: not working4.0%
  9. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.7%
  10. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes41.6%
  2. Lights & electrics40.5%
  3. Suspension22.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)14.4%
  5. Body & chassis13.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.7%
  7. Tyres4.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags4.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded39.1%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened15.0%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play10.5%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak8.5%

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 2006 Ldv Maxus?

In 2024, 53.0% of 2006 Ldv Maxus cars passed their MOT first time, across 353 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 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; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Ldv Maxus reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).