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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s calliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Underside of vehicle flaking/corroded
n/s & o/s front kingpins have slight play
welding repairs heavily undersealed
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s calliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Underside of vehicle flaking/corroded
Welding repairs heavily undersealed
n/s & o/s king pins have slight play but not considered excessive
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s calliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Front Service brake binding but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (f))
Front n/s & o/s King pins have slight play
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Underside of vehicle flaking/corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Boot lid insecure will not open (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (f))
offside rear brake binding slightly
front brakes binding slightly
nearside and offside front floor pans corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brakes binding slightly
nearside and offside front floor pans corroded
offside rear brake binding slightly
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nearside and offside body panels insecure
passenger step corroded
How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T?
Based on 5,339 MOT tests across 997 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SN05 BUA is a 2005 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
Across all 2005 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 104,392 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 Series Td 3.5T fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 306 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN05 BUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SN05 BUA registered?
SN05 BUA is a 2005 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T, first registered on 1 March 2005.
Is SN05 BUA safe to buy?
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