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YJ05 BYV

2005 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,744 mi
Last recorded144,744 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Ldv Convoy62,081 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 BYV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 144,744 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)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 134,999 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play kingpin lift (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play kingpin lift (2.2.B.1g)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 134,501 miles

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

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough on rotation

rear brakes on minimum

Pass 7 Oct 2015 130,619 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 121,350 miles

Corrosion around vehicle sills and chassis

Front wheels have slight play at the kin pins

Slight play in steering joints

Fail 26 Aug 2014 121,313 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Corrosion around vehicle sills and chassis

Front wheels have slight play at the kin pins

Slight play in steering joints

Pass 16 Sep 2013 112,088 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 112,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 101,342 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 101,202 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake discs worn and part rusty

spare wheel carrier loose

Pass 23 Sep 2011 89,586 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 89,578 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 77,708 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 77,708 miles

Nearside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 60,062 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 59,905 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 44,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 44,692 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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YJ05 BYV is a 2005 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YJ05 BYV, 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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What year was YJ05 BYV registered?

YJ05 BYV is a 2005 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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