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BF52 MHL

2002 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,056 mi
Last recorded98,056 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Ldv Pilot63,190 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 MHL
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 98,056 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 87,551 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

rear brakes noisy on application

underbody and chassis corroding

Fail 13 Oct 2014 87,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

rear brakes noisy on application

underbody and chassis corroding

Pass 14 Oct 2013 84,472 miles

both sides front inner wings holed/corroded

underbody very corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2013 84,472 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both sides front inner wings holed/corroded

rear brakes very noisy on application

underbody very corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2012 82,963 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 75,082 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 75,082 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 66,871 miles

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

both sides rear brake application noisy

offside rear light cluster damaged but not showing white light to rear

Fail 11 Oct 2010 66,871 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both sides rear brake application noisy

offside rear light cluster damaged but not showing white light to rear

Pass 22 Sep 2009 57,100 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

nearside mirror losing reflective backing

Fail 7 Oct 2008 46,136 miles

Front number plate cracked??

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

Slight lift and wear in both sides front king pins ??

Pass 7 Oct 2008 46,136 miles

Front number plate cracked??

Slight lift and wear in both sides front king pins ??

Pass 19 Oct 2007 38,098 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 27,302 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 27,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

How Reliable is the Ldv Pilot?

Based on 95,685 MOT tests across 10,938 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
4,662
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
10,938
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,574
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 5,929
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,958
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,851
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BF52 MHL is a 2002 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 63,190 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 Pilot fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,574 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF52 MHL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Pilot typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF52 MHL is a 2002 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 10 December 2002.

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