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BU53 WPA

2003 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

124,499 mi
Last recorded124,499 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 124,499 miles

Anti roll bar has slight play in front inner D bushes and outer ball joint links

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in both front kin pins

Vehicle has corrosion all round near chassis,sills and under the bonnet

Pass 21 Oct 2013 122,729 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 122,695 miles

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

Nearside 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

lift in both fron king pins

Pass 28 Sep 2012 117,763 miles

Both sides front axle king pins have lift on thrust also no grease

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 117,763 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both sides front axle king pins have lift on thrust also no grease

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 110,874 miles

lift in both kingpins

Fail 28 Sep 2011 110,874 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

lift in both kingpins

Pass 16 Jul 2010 74,994 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 69,923 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 66,130 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 57,835 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 46,334 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 29,660 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 WPA is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WPA, 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 WPA registered?

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

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