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BU04 ELC

2004 Ldv Convoy

Yellow Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,929 mi
Last recorded34,929 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Ldv Convoy65,537 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 ELC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 34,929 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 34,929 miles

Front Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2024 34,059 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 34,041 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2023 34,041 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 33,361 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 33,358 miles

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 28,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pump has slight seepage Steering Box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 22,200 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 21,278 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 19,384 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 17,498 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 17,074 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 16,537 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 14,586 miles

nail in nearside rear inner tyre

Fail 3 Feb 2014 14,586 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nail in nearside rear inner tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2013 13,240 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 11,743 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 10,016 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 8,456 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 139,129 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 6,220 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 5,038 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 3,747 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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BU04 ELC is a 2004 Ldv Convoy in Yellow with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2004 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 65,537 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU04 ELC, 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 22 years old, this Ldv Convoy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU04 ELC registered?

BU04 ELC is a 2004 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 22 March 2004.

Is BU04 ELC safe to buy?

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