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BU53 WSZ

2003 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,860 mi
Last recorded120,860 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 120,860 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured towbar wiring cut (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underbody heavily corroded, various parts have excessive corrosion outside of prescribed area

Fail 24 Jul 2020 120,860 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured towbar wiring cut (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

underbody heavily corroded, various parts have excessive corrosion outside of prescribed area

Fail 8 Jun 2020 120,764 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch & chassis leg (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear inner valance. (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Heavily pitted and skimmed below minimum thickness. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak(s).

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underbody heavily corroded, various parts have excessive corrosion outside of a prescribed area.

Pass 29 May 2019 116,802 miles

Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Damp around fuel injectors

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight play in various steering joints front king pins and wheel bearings

Various oil leaks

Fail 24 May 2019 116,802 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Damp around fuel injectors

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Slight play in various steering joints front king pins and wheel bearings

Various oil leaks

Pass 31 May 2018 110,112 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 110,092 miles

Offside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 108,844 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 108,843 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 105,992 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 102,310 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 102,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet cable snapped

slight oil leak

Pass 17 May 2014 98,164 miles

bonnet cable snapped

n/s/r axle seal starting to leak

Pass 4 May 2013 92,303 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)

Fail 1 May 2013 92,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

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 21 Mar 2012 84,946 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 84,946 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 73,978 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2009 70,176 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 55,806 miles

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

advise rear brakes requirer adjustment

Pass 5 Dec 2007 40,409 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 30,323 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 WSZ is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,402cc 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 WSZ, 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 WSZ registered?

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

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