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BV55 XRP

2005 Dodge Grand Caravan

Gold Petrol 3800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,913 mi
Last recorded93,913 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan71,603 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 XRP
MakeDodge
ModelGrand Caravan
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2018 93,913 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt missing centre row (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perishing/cracking on tread

parking brake warning lamp displayed constantly

Pass 3 Nov 2017 89,710 miles

Both rear tyre perishing/cracking on tread & side walls

Engine management warning lamp displayed constantly

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake cables fouling/rubbing on nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage

Fail 20 Oct 2017 89,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from reservoir due to cap not fitted (2.3.3b)

Both rear tyre perishing/cracking on tread & side walls

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management warning lamp displayed constantly

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake cables fouling/rubbing on nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage

Pass 5 Aug 2016 82,323 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 82,318 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 75,560 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 71,925 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 71,925 miles

Centre brake light not working

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 67,216 miles

ADVISE high level brake light not working

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 63,047 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 57,440 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Grand Caravan?

Based on 1,675 MOT tests across 373 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
7,644
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
373
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 89
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 41
fog lamp not working 38
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 38
parking brake recording little or no effort 38
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BV55 XRP is a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan in Gold with a 3,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 71,603 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 Dodge Grand Caravan fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 89 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV55 XRP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Grand Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Dodge Grand Caravan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BV55 XRP is a 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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