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Y304 GFJ

2001 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

96,718 mi
Last recorded96,718 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Ldv 40090,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY304 GFJ
MakeLdv
Model400
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 96,718 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml on

Fail 10 May 2024 96,688 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel crossmember behind bumper within 30cm of spring anchorage (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

mil light illuminated

Pass 4 Apr 2023 95,575 miles

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

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure at mountings

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

Offside mirror casing damaged

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

engine mil light illuminated

nearside and offside inner arches corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2023 95,531 miles

Offside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users from fuel pump body (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure[aim not affected]

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

Offside Front inner arch corroded and holed

Offside mirror casing damaged

engine mil light illuminated

nearside front inner arch corroded and holed

Pass 24 Feb 2022 94,692 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Slightly cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

EML On

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both wing mirror casings damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion in arch but not within 30cm of anything affecting the structural integrity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low (4mm-5mm) left (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low (4mm-5mm) left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread and inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low (4mm-5mm) left (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Rear seatbelt retractor not working (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 94,685 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively Slightly cracked (6.1.7 (c) (i))

EML On

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both wing mirror casings damaged

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion in arch but not within 30cm of anything affecting the structural integrity (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low (4mm-5mm) left (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low (4mm-5mm) left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread and inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread getting low (4mm-5mm) left (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Seat belt slightly damaged Rear seatbelt retractor not working (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 94,678 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded battery tray corroded within 30cm of steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Nearside king pin slight play

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

engine management light illuminated

front dash panel above drivers seat insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2014 93,062 miles

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 930,621 miles

Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative (6.2.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 87,284 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 87,281 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative (6.2.C.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Entrance/exit door remote control inoperative (6.2.C.2)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 79,376 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 79,375 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 73,509 miles

12 seats fitted at time of test

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 29 Mar 2010 68,192 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 60,405 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 60,400 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level dangerously low (3.6.C.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

nail in o/s/f tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2008 50,577 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 50,573 miles

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

steering box damp

Pass 7 Mar 2007 42,681 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 42,681 miles

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.2.3b)

n/s/r outer tyre aprox 2.0mm

power steering box damp

Pass 3 Mar 2006 36,958 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 36,958 miles

Offside Front Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

How Reliable is the Ldv 400?

Based on 68,053 MOT tests across 9,838 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,516
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
9,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,700
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,060
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,987
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3,803
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,117
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Y304 GFJ is a 2001 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

Across all 2001 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 90,462 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,700 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y304 GFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 25 years old, this Ldv 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y304 GFJ is a 2001 Ldv 400, first registered on 2 April 2001.

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