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BX51 VGD

2001 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

94,810 mi
Last recorded94,810 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2001 Ldv Convoy80,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX51 VGD
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 94,810 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember all nearside to offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 94,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at battery tray front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch rear off battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm steering excessive play at box (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive crossmember all nearside to offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 91,907 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 91,897 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit bothy units (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch at chassie leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board tail piece missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2018 88,339 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 88,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 84,720 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 84,711 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step, (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step at sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing various places next to steering box and battery tray (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 82,867 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre slightly cracked

nearside rear door upper catch inop but still securing on bottom catch

nearside rear tyre staring to crack between tread

offside rear outer tyre slightly cracked and has a nail in it

Fail 6 May 2015 82,852 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

nearside front tyre slightly cracked

nearside rear door upper catch inop but still securing on bottom catch

nearside rear tyre staring to crack between tread

offside rear outer tyre slightly cracked and has a nail in it

Pass 7 Apr 2014 81,421 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre slightly cracked

Fail 7 Apr 2014 81,421 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside front tyre slightly cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2011 81,373 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 81,352 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

battery insecure

Fail 8 May 2008 73,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

slight oil leak at rear diff casing

Pass 8 May 2008 73,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight oil leak at rear diff casing

Pass 26 Oct 2006 51,295 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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BX51 VGD is a 2001 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

Across all 2001 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 80,536 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 BX51 VGD, 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 25 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX51 VGD is a 2001 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 10 November 2001.

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