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BU53 WCV

2003 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

146,431 mi
Last recorded146,431 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 146,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle has been extensively welded which has been coated and undersealed so unable to fully inspect interior has seats removed and personal items in

vehicle has been fully welded and covered with sealant andunderseal so unable to fully inspect

Fail 5 Mar 2015 146,429 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

vehicle full of personal items

Pass 21 Aug 2013 128,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nail in n/s/r outer tyre

Fail 20 Aug 2013 128,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

nail in n/s/r outer tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2012 96,456 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 96,399 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 94,552 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

nearside rear inner tyre flat

Pass 14 Apr 2011 67,371 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 65,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 65,738 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 61,226 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 61,226 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 58,130 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 58,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 51,055 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 34,320 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 WCV is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WCV, 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 WCV registered?

BU53 WCV is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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