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YJ53 FMG

2003 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,436 mi
Last recorded130,436 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Ldv Convoy67,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2013 130,436 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play at steering wheel

Fail 6 Dec 2013 130,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level low(ATTENTION REQUIRED)

offside rear inner tyre worn on outer edge

previous repairs and underseal

Pass 15 Nov 2012 116,075 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 116,075 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

battery insecure

exhaust deteriorating

front brake discs deteriorated (ATTENTION REQUIRED)

play in both king pins

Pass 10 Oct 2011 145,812 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)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 48,912 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 48,912 miles

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 47,342 miles

3rd row o/s aisle seat belt stalk casing broken

battery insecure

first row centre belt slight fraying

front n/s seat belt stalk casing broken

front spring rear bushes worn

n/s side door interior handle broken

rear row aisle seat belt stalk casing broken

Fail 24 Sep 2009 47,342 miles

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

3rd row o/s aisle seat belt stalk casing broken

battery insecure

first row centre belt slight fraying

front n/s seat belt sralk casing broken

front spring rear bushes worn

n/s side door interior handle broken but operational

rear row aisle seat belt stalk casing broken

Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,750 miles

1x rear seat belt clip casing missing

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at spring shackle bracket spring eye (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at spring shackle bracket spring eye (2.4.B.4)

o/s/r/inner tyre 3mm

Fail 25 Sep 2008 43,750 miles

Nearside Front Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

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

1x rear seat belt clip casing missing

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at spring shackle bracket spring eye (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at spring shackle bracket spring eye (2.4.B.4)

o/s/r inner yyre low pressure

o/s/r tyres 3mm tread

Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,906 miles

both o/s/r tyres 2.5mm

Fail 24 Sep 2007 38,906 miles

Nearside Front Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

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

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

both o/s/r tyres 2.5mm

Pass 19 Sep 2006 32,191 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 30,529 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 FMG is a 2003 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FMG, 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 FMG is a 2003 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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