Maxus common problems and MOT failures
From 5,094 MOT tests in 2024, 24.9% of Maxus vehicles failed. Below are the most common reasons, ranked by how often they occur.
Top Maxus MOT failure reasons
| # | Problem | Occurrences |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 166 |
| 2 | brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 146 |
| 3 | tyre tread depth outside legal limits | 105 |
| 4 | headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 101 |
| 5 | transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 99 |
| 6 | direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 98 |
| 7 | tyre seriously damaged | 96 |
| 8 | stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 95 |
| 9 | engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 94 |
| 10 | parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 79 |
What this means if you're buying a Maxus
The single most common MOT failure for Maxus is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, accounting for 15% of all failure items.
These figures are from real MOT inspections. They show what testers actually find wrong with Maxus vehicles. If you're viewing a used Maxus, it's worth checking these areas specifically.
Maxus models by MOT pass rate
Lowest pass rates first. These models have the most testable issues.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Deliver 9 | 2,068 | 71.3% |
| E Deliver 3 | 1,250 | 74.4% |
| Deliver 9 Lux | 887 | 76.2% |
| E Deliver 9 | 860 | 84.2% |
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