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BU53 WDE

2003 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,811 mi
Last recorded62,811 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 WDE
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 62,811 miles

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

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

ns inner sill excessively corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2010 54,834 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 54,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 48,364 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 48,354 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

only just passed emissions test

Pass 30 Oct 2008 41,843 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 35,047 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 35,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 27,445 miles

advise front brake pads

advise king pins

advise steering box+linkage

advise wheel bearings

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 WDE is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WDE, 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 WDE registered?

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

Is BU53 WDE safe to buy?

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