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BX51 VJZ

2001 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

124,810 mi
Last recorded124,810 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 2001 Ldv Convoy80,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 124,810 miles

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

slight play in n/s and o/s king pins

Fail 30 Sep 2013 124,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in n/s and o/s king pins

Pass 28 Sep 2012 120,246 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 120,206 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 113,834 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 113,832 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 104,385 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 104,383 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 96,421 miles

Offside mirror cracked

Fail 26 Nov 2008 96,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside mirror cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2007 81,949 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 81,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 68,084 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 VJZ is a 2001 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ is a 2001 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 17 November 2001.

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