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This 2007 LDV MAXUS has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 15 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 361,132 miles 6 months ago on Thursday 13th November 2025 at 11:24.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Friday 13th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

BU56EFS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 2026361,132 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED13TH NOVEMBER 2025361,132 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  3. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Brake Pipe Leaking On A Hydraulic Braking System (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material All (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Door Step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Spring Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 202413TH NOVEMBER 2025360,353 MI
FAILED31ST OCTOBER 2024360,337 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Bumper Damaged And Likely To Cause Injury When Grazed Or Contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Bumper Damaged And Likely To Cause Injury When Grazed Or Contacted 1/4 Bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Other Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Seat Belt Missing Unable To Acces Rear Belts, Door Wont Open (7.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
  6. MAJOR - Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Brake Pipe At Imminent Risk Of Failure Or Fracture Tube Nut Half Missing (1.1.11 (a))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Front Brake Hose Ferrule Excessively Corroded Hose/pipe To Caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  10. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed 205-75-16 110/108 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 202313TH NOVEMBER 2024
FAILED30TH OCTOBER 2023
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Nsf & Nsr (5.2.3 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 202213TH NOVEMBER 2023
 
  1. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front & Nsr 205-75-16 (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED10TH NOVEMBER 2022
 
  1. MAJOR - Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front & Nsr 205-75-16 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Spare Wheel Carrier Insecure (6.1.5 (a))
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 202113TH NOVEMBER 2022
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Ns+os And 9 Years Old (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge And 10 Years Old (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Osr Tyre 11 Years Old
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Ns+os (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leaks
  6. ADVISORY - General Underside Corrosion
FAILED25TH OCTOBER 2021
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Ns+os And 9 Years Old (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge And 10 Years Old (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Osr Tyre 11 Years Old
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material Ns+os (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Oil Leaks
  9. ADVISORY - General Underside Corrosion
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 202013TH NOVEMBER 2021
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Wearing Smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair (1.2.1 (c))
FAILED3RD NOVEMBER 2020
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Wearing Smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair (1.2.1 (c))
  10. PRS - Offside Rear Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED14TH MAY 201913TH NOVEMBER 202057,193 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED13TH MAY 201957,191 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tread Worn Away (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tread Worn Away On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tread Worn Away On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. MAJOR - Service Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED4TH MAY 201957,164 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tread Worn Away (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tread Worn Away On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Tread Worn Away On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
  7. MINOR - Offside Front Brake Pipe Inadequately Clipped Or Supported And Slightly Corroded (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Nearside Outer Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Sill Marked With Chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED1ST MAY 201810TH MAY 201955,559 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre On Approx 3mm
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Both Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Constant Velocity Joint Is Slightly Worn Both Front (2.5.c.1b)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  7. ADVISORY - Seat Belt Damaged But Webbing Not Significantly Weakened Both Centre Rear (5.2.2a)
FAILED1ST MAY 201855,559 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Passenger Door Cannot Be Opened From Outside The Vehicle Unable To Carry Out Checks To Rear Seat Belts (6.2.b.1c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre On Approx 3mm
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Both Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Constant Velocity Joint Is Slightly Worn Both Front (2.5.c.1b)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED9TH MAY 201710TH MAY 201854,872 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Advise Both Rear Centre Seat Belts Slightly Damaged
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Both Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Front Constant Velocity Joint Is Slightly Worn Both Front (2.5.c.1b)
FAILED8TH MAY 201754,869 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Ball Joint (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.6.2)
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Hydraulic Reservoir Fluid Close To Minimum Level (3.6.g.1b)
  7. ADVISORY - Advise Both Rear Centre Seat Belts Slightly Damaged
  8. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Both Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  10. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  12. ADVISORY - Front Constant Velocity Joint Is Slightly Worn Both Front (2.5.c.1b)
PASSED11TH MAY 201610TH MAY 201751,577 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules Both Rear (3.6.b.4e)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre On Approx 3mm
FAILED9TH MAY 201651,577 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively Both (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Insecure To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Insecure To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Front To Rear (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  8. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules Both Rear (3.6.b.4e)
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre On Approx 3mm
PASSED10TH MARCH 20159TH MARCH 201648,691 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED26TH FEBRUARY 201548,691 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Constant Velocity Joint Is Insecure (2.5.c.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Constant Velocity Joint Is Insecure (2.5.c.1b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Fluid Suspension Unit Leaking (2.4.d.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.6.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Excessive Play (2.6.2)
  6. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  7. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED24TH FEBRUARY 201423RD FEBRUARY 201545,821 MI
FAILED21ST FEBRUARY 201445,786 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Upper Steering System Excessively Rough (2.2.d.1)
  2. FAIL - Lower Steering Column Universal Joint Has Excessive Play (2.1.5)
PASSED24TH SEPTEMBER 201223RD SEPTEMBER 201342,987 MI
FAILED24TH SEPTEMBER 201242,987 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Lower Front Suspension Has Excessive Movement At A Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.a.1c)
  2. PRS - Offside Lower Front Suspension Has Excessive Movement At A Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.a.1c)
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 20113RD NOVEMBER 201236,412 MI
FAILED1ST NOVEMBER 201136,412 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  4. FAIL - Brake Clevis Joint Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Seat Belt Insecurely Fixed To The Seat (5.2.1a)
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 20103RD NOVEMBER 201129,296 MI
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20093RD NOVEMBER 201023,374 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Damage To Nearside Rear Body Panels
  2. USER ENTERED - Damage To Offside Rear Body Panels.
  3. USER ENTERED - Plastic End Guard/cap Missing From Offside Rear Step
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BU56EFS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 52% | MOT Failure Rate: 48%

BU56EFS MOT Comments

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BU56EFS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 361,132 miles | Average yearly mileage: 20,063 miles

BU56EFS FAQs

This Ldv Maxus with registration BU56EFS was manufactured on Monday 1st January 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Red and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 361,132 miles, so this Ldv has travelled an average of 20,063 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Ldv Maxus beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 15 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BU56EFS has a 52% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ldv Maxus has had 87 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 25 Major, 4 Dangerous and 22 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ldv Maxus is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does BU56EFS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 5th May 2026 BU56EFS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BU56EFS Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 5th May 2026 BU56EFS does have Tax. Read more

When does BU56EFS Tax expire?

The current Tax for BU56EFS will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BU56EFS MOT expire?

The current MOT for BU56EFS will expire in 6 months on Friday 13th November 2026. Read more

When did BU56EFS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BU56EFS was on Thursday 13th November 2025 at 11:24. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BU56EFS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for BU56EFS we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BU56EFS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for BU56EFS we can see 15 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 52% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BU56EFS?

BU56EFS is registered as a 2007 Ldv Maxus. Read more

How many miles has BU56EFS done?

The odometer reading for BU56EFS at the last MOT in November 2025 was 361,132 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 20,063 miles per year. Read more

How old is BU56EFS?

The vehicle BU56EFS was manufactured in 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Monday 1st January 2007. Read more

What colour is BU56EFS?

The official colour of BU56EFS is recorded as Red. Read more

What engine does BU56EFS have?

BU56EFS has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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