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BU54 PHY

2004 Ldv Pilot

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,480 mi
Last recorded93,480 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Ldv Pilot53,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 PHY
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2023 93,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Sill corroded front to rear

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn King pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Sill corroded front to rear

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 89,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH FRONT KING PINS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY CORRODED

Pass 19 Dec 2020 82,487 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Fail 8 Dec 2020 82,066 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 4 Jan 2020 73,437 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Inner engine bay -wires loose (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Radiator seeping

Unable to inspect front brake pads - not visible.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight play in steering box

Fail 3 Jan 2020 73,436 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insulation slightly damaged or deteriorated Inner engine bay -wires loose (4.11 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Radiator seeping

Unable to inspect front brake pads - not visible.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis legs all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight play in steering box

Pass 30 Nov 2018 63,986 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 63,986 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps. (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2017 56,861 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

brake servo action poor

Fail 20 Mar 2017 51,885 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

brake servo action poor

Pass 12 Jan 2015 44,879 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 39,458 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 33,619 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 27,161 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 21,684 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 15,804 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 10,866 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 8,433 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv Pilot?

Based on 95,685 MOT tests across 10,938 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
4,662
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
10,938
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,574
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 5,929
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,958
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,851
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BU54 PHY is a 2004 Ldv Pilot in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 53,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv Pilot fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,574 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU54 PHY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Pilot typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Ldv Pilot is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU54 PHY is a 2004 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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