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BU05 JVT

2005 Ldv Pilot

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

94,026 mi
Last recorded94,026 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Ldv Pilot51,718 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 JVT
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2017 94,026 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure corrosion on floor (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor + inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner + outer panels (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor + inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

corrosion on rear inner panels

Pass 29 Oct 2015 87,504 miles

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

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

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

Slight damage to n/s.headlamp.

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

Vehicle rusted in many areas.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 87,504 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Foremost at drop arm. (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded N/s.front of rear spring eye bracket. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded O/s.front of rear spring eye bracket. (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Slight damage to n/s.headlamp.

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

Vehicle rusted in many areas.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 84,611 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pedal rubber anti-slip pad deteriorating

nearside and offside sills have corrosion

nearside front and offside front drag link ball joints have play but not excessive

offside front king pin has play but not excessive

offside front to rear brake pipe has corrosion

Fail 5 Nov 2014 84,611 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

brake pedal rubber anti-slip pad deteriorating

nearside and offside sills have corrosion

nearside front and offside front drag link ball joints have play but not excessive

offside front king pin has play but not excessive

offside front to rear brake pipe has corrosion

offside windscreen wiper smeering slightly

Fail 15 Oct 2014 84,609 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal rubber anti-slip pad deteriorating

locking fuel cap key needed for retest

nearside and offside sills have corrosion

nearside front and offside front drag link ball joints have play but not excessive

offside front [front to rear] brake pipe has corrosion

offside front king pin has play but not excessive

offside windscreen wiper smeering slightly

Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate but not leaking

Fail 18 Jun 2013 77,121 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate but not leaking

Fail 11 Jun 2013 77,117 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Centre Lower Brake stationary pin has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust starting to deteriorate but not leaking

Pass 21 Jun 2012 66,677 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,283 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 57,882 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 57,882 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2009
Pass 8 May 2008 33,044 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 JVT is a 2005 Ldv Pilot in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 JVT, 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 JVT is a 2005 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 10 July 2005.

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