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BU05 DPF

2005 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,687 mi
Last recorded157,687 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Ldv Convoy62,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 DPF
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 157,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 157,687 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 147,234 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2014 147,202 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2013 136,868 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 130,425 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

chips to screen zone 'A'

nearside front wheel nut wrong way round but secure

Pass 22 Mar 2012 123,253 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Mar 2012 123,068 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 113,933 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 113,910 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 103,845 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 103,844 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 89,517 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 65,581 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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BU05 DPF is a 2005 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 62,081 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 BU05 DPF, 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 21 years old, this Ldv Convoy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU05 DPF is a 2005 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 10 March 2005.

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