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BU53 MPF

2003 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2012
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

131,381 mi
Last recorded131,381 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 MPF
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 131,381 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 131,367 miles

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

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

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT CAB STEPS HOLED AND AND CARRODED BUT NOT NEAR A LOAD BEARING POINT.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 116,465 miles

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

condition of wiper linkage

Fail 6 Oct 2010 116,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

condition of wiper linkage

Fail 6 Oct 2009 103,273 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 103,273 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2009 103,205 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2008 91,631 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2008 91,631 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 77,042 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 77,042 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 77,027 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 59,279 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2006 59,274 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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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BU53 MPF is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2003 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 67,093 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 BU53 MPF, 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 23 years old, this Ldv Convoy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU53 MPF registered?

BU53 MPF is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BU53 MPF safe to buy?

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