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GA53 TOW

2005 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

222,259 mi
Last recorded222,259 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ldv Convoy62,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGA53 TOW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 222,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 222,153 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 May 2025 220,434 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 May 2025 220,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded hose (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded hose (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 220,301 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 22 Nov 2022 217,013 miles

All Rear tyres are perished / cracking

Engine covers under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2021 214,632 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 214,423 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 213,680 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 210,717 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 207,683 miles

Front nearside sill and step is corroded

Front offside tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Play in the front inner track rod end

Rear nearside tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Slight play in both front wheel bearing

Fail 17 Aug 2016 207,683 miles

Front nearside sill and step is corroded

Front offside tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Play in the front inner track rod end

Rear nearside tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Slight play in both front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2015 204,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2015 204,104 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 200,739 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 30 May 2013 180,946 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2012 157,776 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 134,616 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

accident damage to offside front wing & bumper

Fail 2 Jun 2011 134,616 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

accident damage to offside front wing & bumper

Pass 5 May 2010 117,981 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear outer tyre ,inner edge worn

power steering hoses damp with oil

Pass 3 Jun 2009 101,582 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 80,919 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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GA53 TOW is a 2005 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 2005 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 62,081 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 GA53 TOW, 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 21 years old, this Ldv Convoy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GA53 TOW is a 2005 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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