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FD53 YHJ

2003 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,179 mi
Last recorded88,179 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 YHJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 88,179 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 88,140 miles

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting offside front inner wheel arch corroded within 30cm of brake pedal (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working nearside and offside front top (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

engine coolant is low

glow plug light illuminated

rear axle differential bearing noisy

Pass 26 Sep 2018 84,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step into inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step into inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 84,242 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step into inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens deteriorated

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step into inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

rear lighting bar deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2017 79,095 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside mirror deteriorated

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 78,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside rear upper and nearside rear side marker lights inop

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 78,749 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear upper and nearside rear side marker lights inop

Pass 26 Oct 2015 75,967 miles

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

centre propshaft bearing noisey.

fuel cap cover missing

Fail 22 Oct 2015 75,958 miles

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

centre propshaft bearing noisey.

fuel cap cover missing

Fail 6 Oct 2015 75,568 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure Fowling on tyre (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Top of fuel cap missing but still maintains seal

Pass 7 Oct 2014 70,803 miles

nearside front brake disc rusty on inner face.

propshaft centre bearing rough.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 66,201 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

centre propshaft bearing rough.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 61,769 miles

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

Nearside mirror glass insecure

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 58,364 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror glass insucure.

Pass 23 Oct 2010 55,289 miles

lift in o/s king pin

Pass 16 Oct 2009 49,025 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2008 37,585 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,847 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 25,084 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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FD53 YHJ is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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