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WJ55 BGY

2005 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

151,865 mi
Last recorded151,865 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T104,392 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 BGY
MakeLdv
Model400 Series Td 3.5T
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 151,865 miles

Front kingpin has slight lift (BOTH)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 21 May 2026 151,832 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front kingpin has slight lift (BOTH)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2025 151,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Tie rod ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle/tie rod (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight lift @ both front king pins

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 151,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump mounting area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front kingpin has slight play

Offside Front kingpin has slight play

Fail 12 Jun 2024 151,175 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced throughout rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 150,606 miles

Axle, king pins are slightly worn resulting in slight movement

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Crossmember heavily corroded

Suspension components are corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2023 150,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Anti-roll bar linkage: attachment bracket / mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Axle, king pins are slightly worn resulting in slight movement

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Flitch plate area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Crossmember heavily corroded

Suspension components are corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 150,002 miles

Axle, king pins are slightly worn resulting in slight movement

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under step/box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door check strap broken

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Flitch plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Crossmember heavily corroded

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

Suspension components are corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 149,953 miles

Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Abs pump area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner chassis leg excessively corroded/Fractured (shock mount area) (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Axle, king pins are slightly worn resulting in slight movement

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door check strap broken

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under step/box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Flitch plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Crossmember heavily corroded

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

Suspension components are corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rails (front to rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 149,893 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing and cross member corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis rails (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security door entry step box (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 148,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 147,093 miles

all underside dry

slight corrosion around steering box

Pass 3 Aug 2018 144,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 144,912 miles

Front Fuel pipe union leaking At injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing Rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 135,914 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2017 135,914 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 135,901 miles

Fuel system component leaking Around pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by top shock mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded by steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 126,345 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 112,943 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 102,933 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 92,684 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 81,812 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 71,596 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 59,909 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 47,633 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 36,617 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 25,740 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 13,641 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 13,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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WJ55 BGY is a 2005 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WJ55 BGY, 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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WJ55 BGY is a 2005 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T, first registered on 6 October 2005.

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