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BU05 JVG

2005 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

87,020 mi
Last recorded87,020 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Ldv Pilot51,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2012 87,020 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 87,019 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

oil leak offside engine area

Pass 15 Jun 2011 78,983 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

high beam tell tale inoperative

Fail 14 Jun 2011 78,983 miles

Nearside Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

high beam tell tale inoperative

n/s rear seat belt latch cover missing

Pass 17 Jun 2010 68,829 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 58,818 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 58,818 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 46,868 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 46,865 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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 JVG is a 2005 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JVG, 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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What year was BU05 JVG registered?

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

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