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BU53 WSX

2003 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

108,460 mi
Last recorded108,460 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 WSX
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 108,460 miles

front brake pipes corroded to caliper

nearside rear inner sill corroded

rear brake slightly imbalanced on effort

Pass 16 Feb 2018 107,821 miles

nearside front indicator lens missing

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Feb 2017 107,160 miles

crack in screen at lower level not affecting the drivers view of the road

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2017 107,150 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front king pins have play

crack in screen at lower level not affecting the drivers view of the road

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2016 97,678 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges

crack in screen at lower level but not affecting the drivers view of the road

nearside rear seat belt slightly frayed

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front king pin

offside light lens damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2016 97,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn outer edges

crack in screen at lower level but not affecting the drivers view of the road

nearside rear seat belt slightly frayed

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front king pin

offside light lens damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2015 89,360 miles

front centre seat belt buckle slightly damaged

front discs inner faces slight corroded

offside front brake pipe under chassis rail slightly corroded

offside front king pin slight lift

rear centre seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 20 Feb 2015 89,356 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front centre seat belt buckle slightly damaged

front discs inner faces slight corroded

offside front brake pipe under chassis rail slightly corroded

offside front king pin slight lift

rear centre seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 6 Mar 2014 81,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 73,939 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear inner tyres getting low

passenger seat not fitted time of test

Fail 8 Mar 2012 67,888 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both rear inner tyres getting low

Pass 9 Mar 2011 60,579 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 60,579 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 51,792 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 45,690 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2009 45,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 38,560 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 38,540 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 30,181 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 30,181 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 21,470 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 WSX is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WSX, 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 WSX registered?

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

Is BU53 WSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 WSX shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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