Maxus E Deliver 3
From 1,250 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a suspension pin and bush or joint excessively worn. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 49 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 49 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 39 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 33 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 28 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 27 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 19 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 19 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 18 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 16 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 13 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 34.9% of failures are serious: 28% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 6.9% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £83.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 74.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all E Deliver 3s tested had between 16,080 and 38,104 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,943 median miles, the E Deliver 3 has 0.107 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Maxus models
| Maxus Deliver 9 | 71.3% |
Common questions
What is the Maxus E Deliver 3 MOT pass rate?
The Maxus E Deliver 3 has a 74.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,250 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Maxus E Deliver 3?
The most common MOT failure on the Maxus E Deliver 3 is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 49 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Maxus E Deliver 3 at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Maxus E Deliver 3 is 23,943 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,080 and 38,104 miles.
Buying a used E Deliver 3?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 74.4% pass rate and an average repair bill of £83 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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