2022 Maxus E Deliver 3 Electric · MF72 VHJ

The vehicle holds a valid MOT pass issued on 18 July 2025 at 34,084 miles, but the maintenance trend is one of neglect rather than deterioration. The pass followed a failure just ten days earlier on 8 July 2025 at 34,061 miles, where both headlamp dipped beams failed alongside insufficient windscreen washer fluid, degraded front tyres, and a parking brake operating below minimum efficiency. The rapid retest suggests the faults were rectified, yet the underlying pattern is concerning. Tyre condition advisories appeared on both the failed and passed tests, indicating the front tyres were left in a borderline state even after the retest. The handbrake lever still showed little reserve travel on the pass certificate, meaning the parking brake system was only just meeting the legal threshold rather than being properly adjusted. The mileage progression is unusually flat. The vehicle recorded 34,061 miles on 8 July 2025 and 34,084 miles on 18 July 2025, a gain of only 23 miles in ten days. With no prior MOT history provided for comparison, the annualised figure of approximately 8,521 miles cannot be verified from this record alone. The single-year dataset makes it impossible to confirm whether the van has genuinely covered low miles annually or whether the odometer reading reflects long periods of inactivity. A buyer should treat the mileage as unverified without service records or earlier MOT entries to corroborate the claimed usage. The recurring tyre damage advisories on both test dates point to either poor storage, kerbing damage, or underinflation causing sidewall deterioration. Both the nearside and offside front tyres were flagged for cracking, perishing, or outer wall damage, which on a 2022 panel van suggests the tyres may be original and long overdue for replacement regardless of remaining tread depth. The dual headlamp failure on dipped beam is unusual for a vehicle under four years old and may indicate moisture ingress, bulb seating issues, or electrical faults that could recur. The parking brake inefficiency followed by a marginal pass with minimal reserve travel is a red flag. The cables or calipers may be sticking, or the mechanism has simply been poorly adjusted rather than properly repaired. A buyer should inspect the front tyres for sidewall integrity and age date codes, test the headlamp aim and function on both main and dipped beam, and check the handbrake operation across its full range of travel. The windscreen washer system should be tested for both jets, as simultaneous failure often points to a blocked filter, failing pump, or split pipe rather than simply an empty reservoir. Given the van's age, the absence of any structural or corrosion advisories is a positive sign, but the electrical and braking issues flagged in consecutive tests warrant a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase.