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FD53 YGW

2003 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,508 mi
Last recorded96,508 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 YGW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 96,508 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush has lift on king pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush king pin has lift (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 96,495 miles

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

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

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush has lift on king pin (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush king pin has lift (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 90,616 miles

Nearside Front indicator taped up

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 90,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front indicator taped up

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 80,166 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view taped up (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 80,160 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure and taped up (8.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view taped up (8.1.2a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 69,710 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 69,698 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,035 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2013 60,032 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 50,326 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 50,326 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 43,517 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 43,513 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r chassis bent at towbar mounting area

n/s/r tail gate latch missing

Pass 14 Sep 2010 35,761 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 35,759 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

n/s/r dropside lock missing

Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,575 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 27,575 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 20,331 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 15,782 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 11,187 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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FD53 YGW is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 67,093 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 FD53 YGW, 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 23 years old, this Ldv Convoy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FD53 YGW registered?

FD53 YGW is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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