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BU03 FXC

2003 Ldv Convoy

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,811 mi
Last recorded135,811 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 FXC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 135,811 miles

Rear prop. shaft joint is braking up

corrosion in prescribed area,seat belt anchorage,offside lower B- post,not to excess at present

damage to screen in swept area,in limit

play in upper steering column bush,not excessive

power steering pipes damp

wiper blades are smeary

Fail 7 Sep 2015 135,792 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear prop. shaft joint is braking up

corrosion in prescribed area,seat belt anchorage,offside lower B- post,not to excess at present

damage to screen in swept area,in limit

play in upper steering column bush,not excessive

power steering pipes damp

wiper blades are smeary

Fail 1 Jun 2015 135,634 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corrosion just outside prescribed area,suspension component mountings,osf lower inner doorstep

damage to swept area of screen,in limit

front powersteering hoses damp

nsr brake effort only 30% of that from osr

play in os king pin bushes,borderline

play in upper steeringcolumn bush,not excessive at present

scaffold posts pretruding at both sides of loading doors

steering box has play in sector shaft to droparm,but not to excess at present

Pass 11 Jun 2014 121,489 miles

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

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

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

lots of lift in n/s/f kingpin

n/s/r & o/s/r side marker lights not working

o/s screen washer aim poor

slight lift in o/s/f kingpin

windscreen chipped

fuel tank rear securing strap very rusty!!

Fail 3 Jun 2014 121,025 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

lots of lift in n/s/f kingpin

n/s/r & o/s/r side marker lights not working

o/s screen washer aim poor

slight lift in o/s/f kingpin

windscreen chipped

fuel tank rear securing strap very rusty!!

Pass 15 May 2013 105,432 miles

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

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

bonnet pin breaking away from bonnet !

drivers seat mounting points rusty

power steering pipes damp

towball removed at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2012 92,327 miles

drivers seat poorly secured at n/s/f

exhaust rusty & thin

indicators on towbar electrics not working

n/s/r inner tyre very soft

power steering pipes damp

wear & lift in both front steering kingpins

Fail 14 Mar 2012 92,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

drivers seat poorly secured at n/s/f

exhaust rusty & thin

indicators on towbar electrics not working

n/s/r inner tyre very soft

power steering pipes damp

wear & lift in both front steering kingpins

Pass 15 Mar 2011 78,939 miles

corrosion in prescribed area,seatbelt mount,nsf doorstep,not excessive

corrosion in prescribed area,seatbelt mount,osf doorstep,not excessive

cut in nsr outer tyre,not down to cord

distortion in nsr inner wheelrim

minor play in steeringbox droparm joint

osf tyre slight more worn on inner side

screw in nsr outer tyre

seepage from pas reservoir

slight lift in both front kingpins

stonechip in zone-A,in limit

Fail 15 Mar 2011 78,924 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion in prescribed area,seatbelt mount,nsf doorstep,not excessive

corrosion in prescribed area,seatbelt mount,osf doorstep,not excessive

cut in nsr outer tyre,not down to cord

distortion in nsr inner wheelrim

minor play in steeringbox droparm joint

osf tyre slight more worn on inner side

screw in nsr outer tyre

seepage from pas reservoir

slight lift in both front kingpins

stonechip in zone-A,in limit

Pass 18 Feb 2010 64,733 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 55,769 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 55,769 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 39,678 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 33,197 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?

Based on 522,399 MOT tests across 52,120 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
4,907
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
52,120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,934
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,643
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,199
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,370
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,184
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BU03 FXC is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 67,093 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 Convoy fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU03 FXC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Convoy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Ldv Convoy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU03 FXC registered?

BU03 FXC is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is BU03 FXC safe to buy?

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