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BU53 VTE

2003 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

39,554 mi
Last recorded39,554 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 VTE
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,554 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 36,305 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 36,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 30,661 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 30,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,011 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 24,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 18,028 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 18,027 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 11,989 miles

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 VTE is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU53 VTE?

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What year was BU53 VTE registered?

BU53 VTE is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BU53 VTE safe to buy?

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