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BX05 VUL

2005 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

30,321 mi
Last recorded30,321 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Ldv Convoy62,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 VUL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2026 30,321 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch to step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer and back of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended 3rd row inner (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a front axle of a bus or coach (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 29,922 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 28,723 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 28,701 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch x3 (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced back of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended and case missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 28,010 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 28,010 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 27,604 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre date code illegible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus or coach 47/02 (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated 47/02 (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre date code illegible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus or coach 27/02 (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre date code illegible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus or coach 46/02 (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 27,589 miles

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation wont open (9.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged 2nd row center seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Seat belt flexible stalk damaged 4th row center seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre date code illegible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus or coach 47/02 (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre obviously under inflated 47/02 (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre date code illegible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus or coach 27/02 (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre date code illegible on a tyre fitted to a rear axle of a bus or coach 46/02 (5.2.3 (n) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 27,405 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 27,304 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 26,481 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 26,461 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (between wheel and bumper) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring insecure under bumper (4.11 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 25,295 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 24,075 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 24,074 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill/step under door as marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outersill under door by step as marked (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step by inner sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer panel behind bumper as marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 21,884 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 19,535 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 16,643 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 14,396 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 14,395 miles

Nearside Rear Emergency exit door does not latch securely closed (6.2.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 12,251 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 12,251 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 10,734 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 10,734 miles

Offside Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 9,735 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 7,931 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 7,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 6,092 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 3,725 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 3,725 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 1,151 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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BX05 VUL is a 2005 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

Across all 2005 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 62,081 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 BX05 VUL, 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 21 years old, this Ldv Convoy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BX05 VUL is a 2005 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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