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W274 TFJ

2000 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

174,486 mi
Last recorded174,486 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T118,193 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW274 TFJ
MakeLdv
Model400 Series Td 3.5T
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2025 174,486 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cable mounting (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box ,under arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front lift in kingpin

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 171,910 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front slight lift in king pin steering not affected

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 170,208 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front axle king pin has lift [steering not affected]

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 170,170 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired under body to inner wheel arch area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front axle king pin has lift [steering not affected]

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 168,616 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front inner step corroded

both front king pins slight lift

Fail 11 Oct 2022 168,614 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded load sensing valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner step corroded

both front king pins slight lift

Pass 23 Apr 2019 166,027 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 163,035 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Fail 9 May 2018 163,023 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Driver's seat insecure frame worn (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion chassis (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 159,656 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

under side of vehicle is under sealed

wheel chair access fitted to rear

Fail 24 Apr 2017 159,656 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wheel chair access fitted to rear

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front tyre pressure low

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2014 159,370 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 155,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 May 2013 155,597 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 147,932 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 147,930 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 141,525 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 132,871 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 123,468 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 116,363 miles

o/s/r third row seat belt stalk cover missing

Fail 26 Feb 2008 116,361 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1c)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/r third row seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 14 Feb 2007 105,098 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 105,097 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 93,115 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T?

Based on 5,339 MOT tests across 997 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,642
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 306
Brake pipe excessively corroded 286
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
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W274 TFJ is a 2000 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 118,193 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 Series Td 3.5T fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 306 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W274 TFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 26 years old, this Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W274 TFJ is a 2000 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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