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BU53 WJE

2003 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,858 mi
Last recorded114,858 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2015 114,858 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting cross member behind bumper (6.6.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both doorstep under sills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear outersills (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear undersills (5.2.6)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear inner (4.1.E.1)

both floors, chassis rails, under sills and outer sills slightly corroded

both king pins have slight play

both rear inner flitches holed and corroded but not in prescribed area

exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside front indicator lens cover missing

nearside side repeater lens cover missing

offside rear light lens slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 109,119 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear inner flitches holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

nearside front indicator lense cover missing

nearside side repeater lense missing

offside rear light lense damaged

slight play in steering box

Pass 29 Nov 2013 96,827 miles

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

back box outer casing corroded

both front king pins have slight play

both outersills slightly corroded

both rear inner flitches slightly corroded

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

nearside front indicator lense missing

nearside side repeater lense missing

offside rear light lense damaged and repaired by tape

rear differential damp

rear exhaust section fractured requires attention soon

Fail 16 Nov 2013 96,813 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)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

back box outer casing corroded

both front king pins have slight play

both outersills slightly corroded

both rear inner flitches slightly corroded

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

nearside front indicator lense missing

nearside side repeater lense missing

offside rear light lense damaged and repaired by tape

rear differential damp

rear exhaust section fractured requires attention soon

Pass 15 Nov 2012 86,070 miles

2 fuel warning lights on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

centre box outer casing corroded

nearside front indicator lense missing

nearside king pin has slight play

offside rear seatbelt back row claspe sticking slightly

offside wing mirror secured and repaired by tape

rear differential damp

second-hand steering damper fitted

slight play in steering box

slight seapage of power steering fluid around steering box

Fail 13 Nov 2012 86,070 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)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

2 fuel warning lights on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

centre box outer casing corroded

nearside front indicator lense missing

nearside king pin has slight play

offside wing mirror secured and repaired by tape

rear differential damp

slight play in steering box

slight seapage of power steering fluid around steering box

Pass 10 Nov 2011 75,680 miles

both front,centre and rear chassis rails,outersills,outersills and floors slightly corroded

emissions slightly smokey

front brake disc slightly corroded

nearside front indicator lense missing

nearside side repeator lense missing

offside wing mirror repaired by tape

rear diff damp

Pass 9 Dec 2010 67,984 miles

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

nearside side repeater lense missing

oil leak

rear exhaust section requires attention soon

Fail 2 Dec 2010 67,906 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

nearside side repeater lense missing

oil leak

rear exhaust section requires attention soon

Pass 14 Dec 2009 58,958 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front,centre and rear chassis rails,undersills and outersills slightly corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2009 58,958 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front,centre and rear chassis rails,undersills and outersills slightly corroded

slight seapage of power steering fluid around steering box

Pass 15 Nov 2008 54,431 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear inner tyre wearing on inner edge

washers require attention soon

Pass 12 Nov 2007 48,920 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 36,655 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 WJE is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WJE, 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 WJE registered?

BU53 WJE is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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