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SA52 MFU

2003 Ldv Pilot

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

85,173 mi
Last recorded85,173 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Ldv Pilot56,424 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 MFU
MakeLdv
ModelPilot
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 85,173 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 85,159 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 79,292 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 79,290 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 69,193 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Mar 2010 69,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside 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)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,391 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 56,268 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 49,789 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 49,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 42,842 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 41,483 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 41,483 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 41,465 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SA52 MFU is a 2003 Ldv Pilot in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Ldv Pilot models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 56,424 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 SA52 MFU, 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 23 years old, this Ldv Pilot is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SA52 MFU is a 2003 Ldv Pilot, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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