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BU05 JVA

2005 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,343 mi
Last recorded129,343 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Ldv Pilot51,718 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 JVA
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2014 129,343 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Drag link 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 124,983 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

ofside sill and wheel arch corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2013 124,980 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

ofside sill and wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 119,891 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 119,873 miles

Nearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 112,386 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 100,910 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 86,786 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 72,435 miles

spare wheel tyre depth is 2mm

Pass 19 Jun 2008 54,997 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv Pilot?

Based on 95,685 MOT tests across 10,938 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
4,662
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
10,938
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,574
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 5,929
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,958
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,851
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BU05 JVA is a 2005 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 51,718 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 Pilot fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,574 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 JVA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Pilot typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Ldv Pilot is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU05 JVA is a 2005 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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