The MOT Files

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Maxus Deliver 9 MOT pass rate & common failures

From 4,176 recorded MOT tests of the Maxus Deliver 9, published by DVSA.

Data updated

Quick answer

The Maxus Deliver 9 passes 62.9% of MOT tests, against 65.7% for all vans. The most recorded failure is "a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm", in 24.8% of failed tests.

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

62.9%unadjusted4,176 tests

2.7 points below the fleet average of 65.7%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Maxus Deliver 9 tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

  1. 1.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm24.8%

    303 occurrences

  2. 2.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen19.0%

    232 occurrences

  3. 3.A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED14.6%

    178 occurrences

  4. 4.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning12.8%

    157 occurrences

  5. 5.A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc12.5%

    153 occurrences

  6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements11.0%

    135 occurrences

  7. 7.Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction10.9%

    133 occurrences

  8. 8.A tyre seriously damaged10.1%

    124 occurrences

  9. 9.Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement10.1%

    124 occurrences

  10. 10.A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning10.0%

    122 occurrences

  11. 11.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.1%

    87 occurrences

  12. 12.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements7.0%

    85 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Maxus Deliver 9 tests carrying each advisory.

  1. 1.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm22.6%

    944 tests

  2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements20.5%

    856 tests

  3. 3.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured11.0%

    461 tests

  4. 4.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements4.2%

    176 tests

  5. 5.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn3.8%

    159 tests

  6. 6.Nail in tyre3.2%

    132 tests

  7. 7.A tyre seriously damaged2.5%

    103 tests

  8. 8.Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users2.3%

    98 tests

What gets tested

The Deliver 9 fleet

Average mileage recorded at test
54,899
Test classes
class 7: 4,176
Names grouped into this model (1)
  • DELIVER 9 LUX

Compare within the range

Other Maxus vans

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Maxus Deliver 9?
62.9% unadjusted, from 4,176 DVSA tests. The average across all vans is 65.7%.
What does a Maxus Deliver 9 fail its MOT on?
"a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm" is recorded in 24.8% of failed Maxus Deliver 9 tests, followed by "Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen" (19.0%). One failed test often lists several items.
What mileage does a Maxus Deliver 9 usually have at its MOT?
54,899 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Van mileages run far higher than cars, and a working van at five years old can have covered what a car covers in fifteen.

Analysis built from DVSA data of