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BU53 VTO

2003 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,347 mi
Last recorded66,347 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 66,347 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 66,346 miles

Centre Front Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 54,632 miles

centre seat belt showing signs of wear

general condition of vehicle underbody has light corrosion

offside rear tyre getting low

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering system

Fail 7 Sep 2013 54,631 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

centre seat belt showing signs of wear

general condition of vehicle underbody has light corrosion

offside rear tyre getting low

parking brake warning light does not work

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

slight play in steering system

Pass 4 Sep 2012 41,077 miles

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 4 Sep 2012 41,077 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

nail in n/s front tyre sidewall

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 10 Sep 2011 29,628 miles

nearside rear shockabsorber damp

offside front tyre outer sidewall poor condition (getting low outer edge).

slight play in both front wheel bearings

small chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Sep 2010 24,476 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 18,374 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,579 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 13,053 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 13,052 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 9,489 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 VTO is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VTO, 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 VTO registered?

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

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