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BU05 ERO

2005 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

109,990 mi
Last recorded109,990 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Ldv Convoy62,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 109,990 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advance corrosion to brake pipes leading to and from brake load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in general under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security complete floor and inner wheel arch areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wear to king pin

Nearside Indicator lens missing not affecting operation

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

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cab area around steering box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front king pin worn

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front to rear main chassis rails ,advance corrosion to rear section around rear leaf spring shackle mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight week of oil from steering damper

Fail 26 Nov 2020 109,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced battery under tray area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar link mounting plate to chassis area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advance corrosion to brake pipes leading to and from brake load sensor valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in general under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security complete floor and inner wheel arch areas (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wear to king pin

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

Offside Front Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cab area around steering box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front king pin worn

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front to rear main chassis rails ,advance corrosion to rear section around rear leaf spring shackle mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight week of oil from steering damper

Fail 16 Oct 2019 107,830 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar link mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front king pin has play

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front king pin has advance play

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

all brake pipes and ferruls corroded

exhaust heat shield insecure and touching propshaft centre bearing

heavy corrosion to cab floors and fixings

heavy corrosion to chassis rails

heavy corrosion to off side front cab area near steering box

previous repairs have been done to both front steps. not alowing full inspection

steering damper damp

Pass 18 Oct 2018 107,022 miles

Batteries ; 2 fitted , insecure but likely to fall over

Brakes ; Performance rear slightly uneven on application

Steering ; Track rod ends misaligned

Suspension ; Rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Fail 16 Oct 2018 107,022 miles

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

Batteries ; 2 fitted , insecure but likely to fall over

Brakes ; Performance rear slightly uneven on application

Steering ; Track rod ends misaligned

Suspension ; Rear anti-roll bar D bushes worn

Fail 30 Aug 2018 107,009 miles

Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Rear light bar (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested Due to unable to check oil level (8.2.2.2 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury cab area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated under step (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body component likely to become detached front side panel (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet does not open

Nail in n/s/r outer tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

O/S/F door mount has a hole within 30cm of mounting point

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rail (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside number plate light does not illuminate plate

Pass 25 Jul 2017 101,934 miles

Brakes ; Front brake discs worn / corroded , may be weakened

Brakes ; Front brake discs worn / corroded , may be weakened

Brakes ; Parking brakes imbalance 35 %

Corrosion ; Areas at rear of cab & door steps

Electrical ; Batteries clamping arrangement requires attention

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Wheel has slight bind.

Note ; Parking brake lever has slight side play

Steering ; Track rod ends misaligned

Fail 24 Jul 2017 101,927 miles

Front Electrical wiring insecure battery negative lead at terminal (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement binding brake disc (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lamp mounting frame (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch , incomplete (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes ; Front brake discs worn / corroded , may be weakened

Brakes ; Front brake discs worn / corroded , may be weakened

Brakes ; Parking brakes imbalance 35 %

Corrosion ; Areas at rear of cab & door steps

Electrical ; Batteries clamping arrangement requires attention

Note ; Parking brake lever has slight side play

Steering ; Track rod ends misaligned

Tyres ; Evidence of tyre walls contacting n/s/r & o/s/r , suspect when ladened , pressures appear low

Pass 26 Jul 2016 94,819 miles

Brakes ; front brake discs deteriorated

Brakes ; front brake performance slightly uneven

Brakes ; parking brakes imbalanced , n/s lower performance

Brakes ; rear brakes performance slightly uneven , new brake shoes fitted , require bedding in

Corrosion ; areas at o/s/f wheel arch ( covered ) , both door steps

Engine ; oil level at minimum

Steering ; n/s/f & o/s/f kingpins have slight play

Tyres ; Evidence that twin rear tyres have had wall contact

Fail 26 Jul 2016 94,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion cab behind door (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes ; front brake discs deteriorated

Brakes ; front brake performance slightly uneven

Brakes ; parking brakes imbalanced , n/s lower performance

Corrosion ; areas at o/s/f wheel arch ( covered ) , both door steps

Engine ; oil level at minimum

Steering ; n/s/f & o/s/f kingpins have slight play

Tyres ; Evidence that twin rear tyres have had wall contact

Pass 22 Jul 2015 87,577 miles

bonnet pull cable not in handle but still working correctly

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake hose to pipe unions corroded

o/s/f outer wheel arch corroded but not affecting the strength of any mounting points

o/s/f wheel has slight play

rear anti roll bar bushes perished and have slight movement

underside has surface rust

Fail 21 Jul 2015 87,565 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

bonnet pull cable not in handle but still working correctly

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust slightly corroded

front brake hose to pipe unions corroded

o/s/f outer wheel arch corroded but not affecting the strength of any mounting points

o/s/f wheel has slight play

rear anti roll bar bushes perished and have slight movement

underside has surface rust

Pass 3 May 2014 76,385 miles

both front steps on the underside have slight corrosion

slight corrosion to o/s/f wing

Fail 2 May 2014 76,380 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front steps on the underside have slight corrosion

o/s/r outer tyre worn close to limit of 1.6mm

slight corrosion to o/s/f wing

Pass 3 Apr 2013 65,474 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)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 56,205 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 56,193 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 44,841 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 34,534 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 34,533 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,908 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 28,431 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 28,431 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 23,183 miles

nearside front and offside front body brackets cracked

offside rear inner tyre rim damaged

Fail 29 Feb 2008 23,183 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

nearside front and offside front body brackets cracked

offside rear inner tyre rim damaged

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 ERO is a 2005 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 ERO, 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 ERO is a 2005 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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