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BX51 VFG

2001 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,417 mi
Last recorded57,417 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Ldv 40090,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 VFG
MakeLdv
Model400
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 57,417 miles

front discs rusty

lift in n/s king pin

o/s outer door handle stiff

Fail 3 Feb 2011 57,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front discs rusty

lift in n/s king pin

o/s outer door handle stiff

Pass 28 Jan 2010 54,848 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 54,848 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 52,390 miles

DRIVERS OUTER DOOR HANDLE STIFF TO OPEN

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2008 52,384 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2007 39,790 miles

Front brake discs poor.

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 39,630 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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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BX51 VFG is a 2001 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 90,462 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 BX51 VFG, 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 25 years old, this Ldv 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BX51 VFG registered?

BX51 VFG is a 2001 Ldv 400, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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