2007 LDV Maxus: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2007 LDV Maxus?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2007 LDV Maxus than on all cars registered in 2007.

• Rigid brake pipes3.4× usual
  LDV Maxus

  37.1% All 2007 cars

  10.9%

  Failed outright at MOT: 7%, against 1.9% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£400 our estimate

  At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.

• Wheel bearings5.1× usual
  LDV Maxus

  14.2% All 2007 cars

  2.8%

  Failed outright at MOT: 1.7%, against 1.1% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £120–£300 (one bearing) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for a hum or growl that changes as you steer at speed.

• Braking performance2.1× usual
  LDV Maxus

  14.2% All 2007 cars

  6.7%

  Failed outright at MOT: 8.1%, against 2.7% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

• Brakes pulling to one side4.8× usual
  LDV Maxus

  7.2% All 2007 cars

  1.5%

  Failed outright at MOT: 6%, against 1% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£350 our estimate

  At the viewing: On a quiet road, brake firmly from about 30mph. The car should stop straight without pulling.

• Rear fog light5.9× usual
  LDV Maxus

  5.9% All 2007 cars

  1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 5.7%, against 0.9% of all 2007 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £10–£80 our estimate

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light while you work the switches: indicators, brake lights, fog lights and reversing lights.

Common 2007 LDV Maxus MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2007 LDV Maxus MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Brakes
  56% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Lights and electrics
  45% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Suspension
  34% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Tyres
  25% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Oil and fluid leaks
  18% of testsRough price £80–£600

  At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  16% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2007 LDV Maxus

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the rigid brake pipes? (Flagged at MOT 3.4× as often on the 2007 LDV Maxus as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the wheel bearings? (Flagged at MOT 5.1× as often on the 2007 LDV Maxus as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the braking performance? (Flagged at MOT 2.1× as often on the 2007 LDV Maxus as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?