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BU05 AHY

2005 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,295 mi
Last recorded113,295 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Ldv 40063,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 AHY
MakeLdv
Model400
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 113,295 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

gear box oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 104,950 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 104,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

drivers seat base/foam not fixed correctly

Pass 15 Feb 2013 91,653 miles

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

bothh rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 15 Feb 2013 91,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

bothh rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 11 Jan 2013 91,560 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall worn + n/s/f wheel arch corroded + o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge + o/s/f has slight play at hub

o/s + n/s sill corroded + o/s/f inner section of wheel arch corroded + n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 74,901 miles

N/s front seat belt retracting device protective cover missing.

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

Fail 6 Jan 2012 74,901 miles

N/s front seat belt retracting device protective cover missing.

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 70,950 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 70,950 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 59,794 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Apr 2009 47,465 miles

BRAKES RETESTED 64 25

Fail 23 Apr 2009 47,462 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,106 miles

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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BU05 AHY is a 2005 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2005 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 63,272 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 BU05 AHY, 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 21 years old, this Ldv 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU05 AHY registered?

BU05 AHY is a 2005 Ldv 400, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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