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BU54 FKM

2004 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

125,563 mi
Last recorded125,563 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2004 Ldv 40071,934 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 FKM
MakeLdv
Model400
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 125,563 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 120,188 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 120,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 118,367 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 May 2011 118,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 May 2011 118,367 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2010 112,814 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside seat belt cover missing from reel

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 112,805 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside seat belt cover missing from reel

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 103,600 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 71,183 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 89,124 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 76,080 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400?

Based on 68,053 MOT tests across 9,838 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,516
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
9,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,700
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,060
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,987
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3,803
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,117
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BU54 FKM is a 2004 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 71,934 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 400 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,700 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU54 FKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Ldv 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU54 FKM registered?

BU54 FKM is a 2004 Ldv 400, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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