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WA05 FET

2005 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

225,718 mi
Last recorded225,718 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T104,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA05 FET
MakeLdv
Model400 Series Td 3.5T
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 225,718 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 225,664 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 217,889 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 207,192 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

intermittent fault offside rear indicator.

Fail 24 Jan 2023 207,187 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

intermittent fault offside rear indicator.

Pass 17 May 2021 206,915 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 May 2021 206,909 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 205,072 miles

Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced bonnet (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 197,449 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cut in tread

Fail 8 Aug 2017 197,449 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cut in tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 197,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spring hanger (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 187,120 miles

corrosion appearing to chassis and underside

Pass 12 Jun 2015 175,791 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 162,530 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 162,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 149,161 miles

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

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

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

adv offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2012 133,698 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 114,814 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 104,417 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 85,977 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 64,450 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 42,274 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 42,274 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 19,546 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T?

Based on 5,339 MOT tests across 997 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,642
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 306
Brake pipe excessively corroded 286
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
Full Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T reliability report

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WA05 FET is a 2005 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WA05 FET, 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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WA05 FET is a 2005 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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