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AE04 AYJ

2004 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

166,526 mi
Last recorded166,526 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Ldv 40071,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 AYJ
MakeLdv
Model400
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 166,526 miles

Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush Both front (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 166,526 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Surface corrosion throughout vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 153,600 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 153,596 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 143,075 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Aug 2014 143,074 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 129,817 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 May 2012 117,072 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 110,998 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 110,997 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 108,828 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Inner Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 98,508 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 85,801 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 85,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 70,260 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 70,260 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 68,329 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 68,329 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 54,322 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 54,328 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 37,314 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400?

Based on 68,053 MOT tests across 9,838 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,516
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
9,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,700
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,060
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,987
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3,803
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,117
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AE04 AYJ is a 2004 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2004 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 71,934 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ldv 400 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,700 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE04 AYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Ldv 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE04 AYJ is a 2004 Ldv 400, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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