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HF53 GRU

2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

84,533 mi
Last recorded84,533 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB64,756 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 GRU
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2014 84,533 miles

Front window chiped but not in swept area

Offside front arch area is corroded but not excessive

Offside front indicator outer lense missing

Fail 7 Mar 2014 84,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front window chiped but not in swept area

Offside front arch area is corroded but not excessive

Offside front indicator outer lense missing

Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,401 miles

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

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

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

p/steering pipes damp but no signs of leak

slight play in both kingpins

slight play in steering

Pass 4 Apr 2012 81,363 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 78,959 miles

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

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

slight playt in both sides of steering

Pass 1 Apr 2010 76,895 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 76,894 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 74,467 miles

All four shock absorbers weak and damp

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

Nearside rear lamp cracked

Power steering box damp

Fail 25 Feb 2009 74,467 miles

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

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

All four shock absorbers weak and damp

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

Nearside rear lamp cracked

Power steering box damp

Pass 25 Mar 2008 73,007 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 72,988 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 72,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 68,954 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 68,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

lift in both front kingpins

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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HF53 GRU is a 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 64,756 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 HF53 GRU, 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 23 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HF53 GRU registered?

HF53 GRU is a 2003 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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