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BU53 VTP

2003 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

61,915 mi
Last recorded61,915 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2020 61,915 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 60,730 miles

Nearside and offside body sill backings inner wheel arch nearside front and rear valance panel Heavily corroded but not within seat belt or suspension prescribed mounting areas.

Pass 24 Aug 2018 59,352 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 59,352 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and door runner and step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and rear panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 58,282 miles

All non structural underbody is heavily corroded

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 57,405 miles

Nearside Sill is heavily corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Sill is heavily corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2016 57,402 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Sill is heavily corroded

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Sill is heavily corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2015 55,925 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

king pins have slight lift would advise grease up

nearside and offside under cover sills corroded away would advise replacement welded pannels outside specific prescribed areas

nearside front offside front and nearside midd door well areas heavily corroded would advise welded replacement pannels outside specific mot criteria

rear gear box mountings deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2015 55,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

king pins have slight lift would advise grease up

nearside and offside under cover sills corroded away would advise replacement welded pannels outside specific prescribed areas

nearside front offside front and nearside midd door well areas heavily corroded would advise welded replacement pannels outside specific mot criteria

rear gear box mountings deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2014 53,262 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f king pins have slight play in bushes

Fail 29 Jul 2014 53,262 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f and o/s/f king pins have slight play in bushes

Pass 17 Jul 2013 50,712 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 46,890 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 43,169 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,630 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 41,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 38,431 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 38,428 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2008 34,884 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 34,884 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 27,310 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 27,301 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 20,732 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 20,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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 VTP is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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