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BF52 MLN

2002 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

92,589 mi
Last recorded92,589 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Ldv 40075,263 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 MLN
MakeLdv
Model400
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 92,589 miles

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

all general underbody chassis & components are corroded

both front tyres have kerb damage

n/s rear marker light inoperative

o/s front spring rear bush is slightly worn

slight wear evident at n/s front anti roll bar link

slight wear in both stub pins

slight wear in rear drag link end

steering system has free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 9 May 2017 92,588 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported wiring under vehicle fouling on parts (1.9.2a)

Mechanical brake component locking device missing no locking device on hand brake cable yoke (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

n/s rear marker light inoperative

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

all general underbody chassis & components are corroded

both front tyres have kerb damage

brake limiter valve may be slightly sticking

o/s front spring rear bush is slightly worn

slight wear in both stub pins

slight wear in rear drag link end

steering system has free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 25 May 2016 90,150 miles

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

Nearside Rear marker lamp inoperative

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed second row single seat (5.2.2b)

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

all general underbody chassis and component corrosion

both front tyres have kerbing damage

Fail 25 May 2016 90,150 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear marker lamp inoperative

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed second row single seat (5.2.2b)

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

all general underbody chassis and component corrosion

both front tyres have kerbing damage

Pass 26 May 2015 89,164 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 88,975 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion to underbody

offside washer not reaching screen

Fail 14 May 2014 88,975 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion to underbody

offside washer not reaching screen

Pass 28 May 2013 88,973 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 88,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

All brake pipes corroded

General underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2011 87,176 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 87,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 84,220 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 84,220 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 76,965 miles

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2010 76,652 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2009 57,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 46,151 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 45,971 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 34,057 miles

seat belt installation ticket pruduced at test,,,, check date 15/02/2005, ticket number ke0420022

Fail 3 Feb 2007 34,057 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 29,813 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 20,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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BF52 MLN is a 2002 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2002 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 75,263 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 BF52 MLN, 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 24 years old, this Ldv 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF52 MLN is a 2002 Ldv 400, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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