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GK53 FOD

2004 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

73,275 mi
Last recorded73,275 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 2004 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB67,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 FOD
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2014 73,275 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

centre exhaust box badly bent.

front brake discs in poor condition.

front brake pads getting low.

fuel cap in very poor condition but still seals.

near side front lower step excessivly corroded just outside of a prescribed area at time of test.

near side rear lamp lens damaged.(only over fog light (not testable).

near side rear outer tyre cut in tread to limit and is also worn to wear bars.

off side front /step/arch ion very poor condition underneath but has been repaired from inside.

off side front tyre n ear wear bars.

off side rear foot brake rading near lower limit.

off side rear tipper chassis mounting area in very poor condition.

off side side repeater missing cover.

rear bump stops missing.

rear of cab on botyh sides badly corroded.(hanging pannels not structual).

slight play in off side front leaf spring front bush

small amount of paly in front wheel bearings.

small amount of play in front near side kin g pin .

small amount of play in steering coloumn .

tipper body in advanced state of corrosion on floor and chassis rails.

tow bar bent slightly.

Pass 25 Mar 2013 66,093 miles

A FUEL TANK STRAP VERY BADLY CORRODED AND IS ABOUT TO BREAK

Front brake discs are poor.

Nail in nearside outer rear tyre outer shoulder.

Nearside rear shock absorber is leaking. ( damp )

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Slight play / lift in front king pins.

Tipper body floor is corroded quite badly in places.

Tipper body front cross memebr is very badly corrded and part missing.

Tipper body main chassis / frame is badly corroded in places.

Fail 11 Mar 2013 66,093 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

A FUEL TANK STRAP VERY BADLY CORRODED AND IS ABOUT TO BREAK

DRIVERS DOOR STEP IN A VERY POOR AND DANGEROUS CONDITION

Front brake discs are poor.

Nail in nearside outer rear tyre outer shoulder.

Nearside rear shock absorber is leaking. ( damp )

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Slight play / lift in front king pins.

Tipper body floor is corroded quite badly in places.

Tipper body front cross memebr is very badly corrded and part missing.

Tipper body main chassis / frame is badly corroded in places.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 58,057 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 58,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

slight oil leak on steering box.

Pass 7 Feb 2011 51,036 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both battery tray areas coroded extending to outriggers. left side some distortion evident

left front disc corroded

rear cab lower panels corroded both sides

some inbalance evident rear brakes, may require adjustment

wireing right rear chassis insecure

Fail 7 Feb 2011 51,036 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both battery tray areas coroded extending to outriggers. left side some distortion evident

left front disc corroded

rear cab lower panels corroded both sides

some inbalance evident rear brakes, may require adjustment

wireing right rear chassis insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2010 44,217 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

corrosion left rear lower panel of cab

corrosion right rear lower panel of cab

right rear lamp unit poor / repaired

some inbalance evident rear brakes

Fail 10 Feb 2010 44,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

corrosion left rear lower panel of cab

corrosion right rear lower panel of cab

right rear lamp unit poor / repaired

some inbalance evident rear brakes

Pass 5 Feb 2009 38,029 miles

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

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

all tyres side walls scuffed

corrosion rear cab wall/flitch plate right side

Fail 5 Feb 2009 38,024 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

all tyres side walls scuffed

corrosion rear cab wall/flitch plate right side

Pass 15 Feb 2008 31,554 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front seat belts twisted

Fail 12 Feb 2008 31,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front seat belts twisted

handbrake travel very little reserve travel

Pass 15 Feb 2007 24,210 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 24,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

right washer jet poorly mounted.

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB?

Based on 76,532 MOT tests across 9,760 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
9,760
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,642
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,445
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,370
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 3,260
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3,041
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GK53 FOD is a 2004 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

Across all 2004 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 67,722 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 400 Convoy D LWB fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,642 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK53 FOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GK53 FOD is a 2004 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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