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MX53 BOY

2005 Ford Motor Caravan

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,481 mi
Last recorded91,481 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Ford Motor Caravan62,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 BOY
MakeFord
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 91,481 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 84,871 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 67,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 67,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outline marker lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 64,383 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front marker light dim

Pass 25 Mar 2020

Front brake imbalance close limit

Fail 9 Mar 2020

Brakes imbalanced across an axle rear service brake imbalance 90% o/s/r very lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn n/s/r leaf spring (large rear bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r leaf spring (large rear bush 0 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking metal pipe into power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front both sides (3.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

emissions too clean to register

front brake imbalance 25% close to limit

o/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 46,755 miles

underneath vehicle has general corrosion

Pass 5 May 2017 34,911 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 34,911 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2016 32,786 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 32,786 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 May 2015 29,663 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear outer tyre has a cut(s) but not deep to reach the cords

Pass 6 May 2014 24,551 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 24,551 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 17,847 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Motor Caravan?

Based on 4,518 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
2,130
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 72
position lamp(s) not working 71
Registration plate lamp not working 65
fog lamp not working 59
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MX53 BOY is a 2005 Ford Motor Caravan in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Ford Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 62,321 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 Ford Motor Caravan fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MX53 BOY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MX53 BOY registered?

MX53 BOY is a 2005 Ford Motor Caravan, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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