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BU05 EMX

2005 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

35,901 mi
Last recorded35,901 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ldv Convoy62,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 35,901 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside brake calliper rigid pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 34,332 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 34,321 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 34,294 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in inner of sill. Highlighted in yellow chalk. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Indicator lens missing.

Fail 24 Nov 2022 34,286 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested pedal goes to floor (1.2.1 (g))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

general under vehicle corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2020 34,281 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion under both cab steps advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 34,270 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier inner wing corroded through bad under battery and not much left to support it (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 2nd row passenger seat, seat belt buckle not fastening (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle rear door not opening inside/outside without using some force suspect catch sticking (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre splitting around outer rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion under both cab steps advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 33,338 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on various parts of underbody/chassis/inner wheel arches etc (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

damage to rear seat belt locking covers

Pass 13 Jul 2017 30,249 miles

Body has slight corrosion corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion various outer panels showing signs of corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s front and o/s rear outer tyre perishing on walls

o/s rear interior light not working

Pass 29 Jun 2016 29,554 miles

corrosion on various outer panels

Pass 2 Jun 2015 29,444 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some play in o/s/f suspension kingpin

some steering linkage play

Fail 30 May 2015 29,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

some play in o/s/f suspension kingpin

some steering linkage play

Pass 20 May 2014 28,514 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 27,948 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 27,948 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 16 May 2012 26,755 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 26,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 25,230 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 25,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 23,587 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 18,673 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 18,673 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 13,797 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 13,797 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 2 May 2007 8,141 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 3,332 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 EMX is a 2005 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EMX, 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 EMX is a 2005 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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