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CU53 EXF

2003 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

175,481 mi
Last recorded175,481 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Ldv 40072,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 EXF
MakeLdv
Model400
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 175,481 miles

repairs carried out heavily undersealed

underneath vehicle heavily corroded not holed

Fail 21 Aug 2018 175,481 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

repairs carried out heavily undersealed

underneath vehicle heavily corroded not holed

Pass 25 Aug 2017 169,384 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underneath and on bodywork

crack in windscreen

n/s/f indicator lens missing

Fail 16 Aug 2017 169,384 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working dipped and main beam (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner an outer sill complete and wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underneath and on bodywork

crack in windscreen

n/s/f indicator lens missing

Pass 8 Sep 2016 164,866 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underneath

crack in windscreen not in swept area

holes in front of body not within 30cms of braking/steering/suspention n/s and o/s

Fail 1 Sep 2016 164,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes corroded

corrosion underneath

crack in windscreen not in swept area

Pass 2 Sep 2015 159,611 miles

corrosion underneath, oil leak, crack in windscreen not in drivers view of the road

Fail 27 Aug 2015 159,611 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working 2 x front side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheels arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer step (2.4.A.3)

corrosion underneath, oil leak, crack in windscreen not in drivers view of the road

Pass 21 Jan 2014 152,041 miles

corrosion underneath

Pass 1 Feb 2013 148,423 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 144,102 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2010 144,178 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 120,265 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 114,925 miles

o/s/ f lower inner step rusty but not within p.a

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 114,925 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/ f lower inner step rusty but not within p.a

Pass 18 Nov 2008 93,760 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 93,753 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 93,736 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2007 64,086 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 64,082 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 46,079 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 46,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

hand brake reqs adjustment

n/s and o/s discs corrosion on outer edges

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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CU53 EXF is a 2003 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 2003 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 72,000 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 CU53 EXF, 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 23 years old, this Ldv 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU53 EXF registered?

CU53 EXF is a 2003 Ldv 400, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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