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YJ53 ABO

2003 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

279,024 mi
Last recorded279,024 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ53 ABO
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2014 279,024 miles

Centre / Cat exhaust section deteriorated and blowing.

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Engine battery appears weak, failed to restart after static testing.

Household 230v wiring at Starter motor.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Wood nails used as brake pad pins. Appear affective, but not good practice.

Fail 16 Sep 2014 279,005 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre / Cat exhaust section deteriorated and blowing.

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Engine battery appears weak, failed to restart after static testing.

Household 230v wiring at Starter motor.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Wood nails used as brake pad pins. Appear affective, but not good practice.

Fail 28 Jul 2014 278,986 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 276,176 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 276,156 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 May 2012 262,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 262,888 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 262,703 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

slight lift in front king pins

Fail 23 Feb 2011 262,670 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 29 Aug 2008 241,939 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 241,939 miles

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 199,380 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 199,380 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 151,552 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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YJ53 ABO is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 67,093 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 YJ53 ABO, 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 23 years old, this Ldv Convoy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ53 ABO is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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