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BU04 NMA

2004 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

98,160 mi
Last recorded98,160 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ldv Convoy65,537 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU04 NMA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2025 98,160 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended wont retract (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor to arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill and rear arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 6 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

passengers seat missing at time of test

Fail 18 Oct 2024 98,148 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Drivers (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2023 96,232 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 93,300 miles

NON STRUCTURAL BODYWORK CORROSION

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 93,300 miles

NON STRUCTURAL BODYWORK CORROSION

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 88,664 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 88,659 miles

Fuel system component leaking above fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 83,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 74,234 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 72,640 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 72,023 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 69,571 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 64,777 miles

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

Front brake discs wearing

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside washer jet poor fit

drivers seat rear bracket cracked

Pass 16 Oct 2014 55,225 miles

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

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

cut in offside front tyre side wall

drivers seat poor fit to vehicle floor recommend attention

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

row 3 nearside and offside centre seat belt catches casing missing

row 4 nearside centre seat belt catch case missing

Fail 15 Oct 2014 55,217 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

cut in offside front tyre side wall

drivers seat poor fit to vehicle floor recommend attention

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

row 3 nearside and offside centre seat belt catches casing missing

row 4 nearside centre seat belt catch case missing

Pass 3 Oct 2013 34,068 miles

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

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

row 3 nearside/centre seat belt webbing damaged and catch casing missing

row 4 offside/centre seat belt catch casing damaged

row 5 nearside/centre seat belt catch missing

Fail 1 Oct 2013 34,060 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

row 3 nearside/centre seat belt webbing damaged and catch casing missing

row 4 offside/centre seat belt catch casing damaged

row 5 nearside/centre seat belt catch missing

Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,515 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 32,512 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 30,721 miles

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

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

several seat backs torn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 29,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

side passenger door inner handle broken

Fail 12 Oct 2010 29,483 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

side passenger door inner handle broken

Pass 28 Aug 2009 26,879 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 27 Aug 2009 26,879 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2008 22,755 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 22,755 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 20,869 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 20,828 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.5.15)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.1.B.4)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 14,216 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 NMA is a 2004 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 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 BU04 NMA, 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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BU04 NMA is a 2004 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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