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HF53 BVT

2003 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,801 mi
Last recorded127,801 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 BVT
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 6 May 2022 127,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 127,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 115,669 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Off side rear lighting bar damaged and out of position

Fail 1 Mar 2021 115,669 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Numerous places on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Numerous places corroded and holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Numerous places on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Numerous places corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens broken (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Off side rear lighting bar damaged and out of position

Pass 7 Jan 2020 101,882 miles

Chassis has corrosion in numerous places although not effecting main structure

Offside Front O/side door step corroded and holed

Fail 6 Jan 2020 101,882 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Both rear lower shock absorb er bushes excessively worn (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Chassis has corrosion in numerous places although not effecting main structure

Offside Front O/side door step corroded and holed

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 91,252 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both rear chassis legs are corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2018 90,741 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cylinder to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from master cylinder to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under doorstep (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both chassis legs heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 80,227 miles

Front kingpins have some lift

Fail 2 Jan 2018 80,225 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis on inside and outside face (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg by n/s/r front mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven is lower (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake application uneven is lower (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake discs are corroded and worn

Front kingpins have some lift

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear side marker is inoperative

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,074 miles

Nearside Rear side marker light is inoperative

chassis is corroded

front kingpins have slight play

Fail 1 Dec 2016 67,918 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working and has no lens (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill/doorstep (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear side marker light is inoperative

chassis is corroded

front kingpins have slight play

Pass 31 Dec 2015 59,435 miles

chassis is corroded

front kingpins have some lift

n/s/f wing repeater lens is missing

n/s/r side marker light inop.

Fail 29 Dec 2015 59,432 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner face of chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven operates a lot slower (3.7.B.2)

chassis is corroded

front kingpins have some lift

n/s/f wing repeater lens is missing

n/s/r side marker light inop.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 50,788 miles

n/s washer jet is missing but the o/s covers the complete screen

Fail 10 Dec 2014 50,620 miles

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

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

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

n/s washer jet is missing but the o/s covers the complete screen

Pass 10 Dec 2013 45,344 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

fuel tank straps repaired

Fail 4 Dec 2013 45,271 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2012 40,153 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

adv slight corrosion to fuel tank straps

Pass 1 Dec 2011 37,118 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake disc's rusty and pitted

Fail 30 Nov 2011 37,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front brake disc's rusty and pitted

Pass 8 Dec 2010 33,867 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 29,811 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 26,414 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 26,413 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 22,597 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 22,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 17,506 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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HF53 BVT is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 HF53 BVT, 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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HF53 BVT is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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