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YC53 MWL

2004 Ldv Pilot

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

80,301 mi
Last recorded80,301 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Ldv Pilot53,003 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 MWL
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 80,301 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 80,301 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 77,597 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 74,586 miles

Both sides of vehicle inner and outer has slight corrosion

oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2019 74,586 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Both sides of vehicle inner and outer has slight corrosion

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2018 70,844 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 70,843 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings hole (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure lens (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 68,716 miles

Nearside Rear lens slightly damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

slight play in steering box

Fail 17 Jan 2017 68,716 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear lens slightly damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion behind bumper (6.1.B.2)

slight play in steering box

Pass 9 Jan 2016 65,060 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 9 Jan 2016 65,060 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 12 Jan 2015 59,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 59,918 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 56,302 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 56,302 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 51,710 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 47,179 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 47,143 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 47,142 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 43,650 miles

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

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

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

aux drive belt perishing

Pass 27 Jan 2009 35,969 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 30,445 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

sometimes smokey when revved

Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,340 miles

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

slight play front suspension

How Reliable is the Ldv Pilot?

Based on 95,685 MOT tests across 10,938 vehicles.

66.2%
Pass Rate
4,662
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
10,938
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,574
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 5,929
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,958
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 3,851
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YC53 MWL is a 2004 Ldv Pilot in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2004 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 53,003 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 Pilot fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 6,574 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC53 MWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Pilot typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Ldv Pilot is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YC53 MWL is a 2004 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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