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PJ53 SBZ

2003 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,643 mi
Last recorded122,643 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 SBZ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 122,643 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front door step slightly corroded

Fail 29 Dec 2014 122,643 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

o/s front door step slightly corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2013 115,629 miles

Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside and offside sills corroded

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2013 115,593 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside and offside sills corroded

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 108,618 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 108,554 miles

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

Battery insecure in engine copartement

Battery insecure in rear, living space.

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 100,403 miles

Oil leak

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

both front leaf spring rear bushes parting/poor condition

power steering pump noisey

vehicle underbody rusty

Fail 4 Nov 2011 100,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

both front leaf spring rear bushes parting/poor condition

n/s/front side repeter not working

power steering pump noisey

vehicle underbody rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2010 82,982 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 82,909 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 63,816 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 46,177 miles

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

off side front tyre has a cut on outside wall [not cut to cords]

Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,559 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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PJ53 SBZ is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PJ53 SBZ, 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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What year was PJ53 SBZ registered?

PJ53 SBZ is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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