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BX51 VAF

2001 Ldv Pilot

Green Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,392 mi
Last recorded93,392 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2001 Ldv Pilot64,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 VAF
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 93,392 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 93,392 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 80,954 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 80,900 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive n/s/r axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 76,875 miles

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

both front king pins slight play

Fail 28 Jul 2021 76,858 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))

both front king pins slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2020 75,682 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 3 Jul 2020 75,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake drum oily (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 75,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 75,530 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 73,825 miles

alternator fallen off

Fail 28 Feb 2018 73,825 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

alternator fallen off

Pass 24 Feb 2017 66,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all tyres badly perished and in poor condition

Fail 24 Feb 2017 66,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

all tyres badly perished and in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2016 60,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

all tyres perrished badly

Fail 26 Feb 2016 60,042 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play drop link (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

all tyres perrished badly

Pass 12 Mar 2015 51,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 42,094 miles

IMMOBILLSATION DEVICE FITTED REF 2/1 PAGE 2

N/S/REAR SERVICE BRAKE EFFORT LOW

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

O/S/FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 42,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

O/S/FRONT BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

N/S/REAR SERVICE BRAKE EFFORT LOW

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 41,599 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 35,864 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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BX51 VAF is a 2001 Ldv Pilot in Green with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2001 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 64,992 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 Pilot fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,574 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX51 VAF, 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 25 years old, this Ldv Pilot is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX51 VAF is a 2001 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 1 November 2001.

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