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WU55 ETV

2005 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

116,894 mi
Last recorded116,894 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Ldv Convoy62,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU55 ETV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2025 116,894 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis behind wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Inner and outer sills both sides rusted but not within specified areas

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 115,575 miles

Corrosion in body outside prescribed areas

Nearside King pin has lift but not to excess

Fail 20 Feb 2024 115,554 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion in body outside prescribed areas

Nearside King pin has lift but not to excess

Pass 6 Mar 2023 114,239 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 114,203 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 111,820 miles

Corroded outside prescribed areas

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 111,798 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded Under bonnet (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18514 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corroded outside prescribed areas

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 109,742 miles

Corrosion in body outside prescribed areas

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 109,725 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Corrosion in body outside prescribed areas

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 107,835 miles

Corrosion in both sills outside of prescribed areas

Corrosion in offside front wheel arch

Corrosion on both door steps outside prescribed areas

Nearside Front Spring shackle bushes slightly worn

Nearside Has some lift

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 107,835 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion in both sills outside of prescribed areas

Corrosion in offside front wheel arch

Corrosion on both door steps outside prescribed areas

Nearside Front Spring shackle bushes slightly worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded

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

Fail 18 Feb 2020 107,797 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Out rigger /floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 104,569 miles

Nearside Front Slight play in steering

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 104,534 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Slight play in steering

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 100,910 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rust in both sills outside prescribed areas

Fail 8 Mar 2018 100,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge badly

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rust in both sills outside prescribed areas

Pass 8 Mar 2017 97,528 miles

Both sills at rear rusted and holed.

Rusted by nearside mud flap

Pass 14 Mar 2016 93,312 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 93,312 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Inner nail in tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2015 88,882 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 88,835 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 84,149 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 78,990 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

vehicle converted to a motor home

Fail 8 Mar 2013 78,990 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

vehicle converted to a motor home

Pass 9 Mar 2012 74,945 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 74,945 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 71,145 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 71,145 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 55,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 44,186 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 33,830 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 24,843 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight dampness around steering box area

slight movement in both king pins and wheel bearings

Fail 9 Oct 2007 24,840 miles

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

slight dampness around steering box area

slight movement in both king pins and wheel bearings

Pass 19 Oct 2006 9,317 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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WU55 ETV is a 2005 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

Across all 2005 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.2% with a typical mileage of 62,081 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 WU55 ETV, 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 21 years old, this Ldv Convoy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WU55 ETV is a 2005 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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