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OC05 BUS

2005 Renault Motor Caravan

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,417 mi
Last recorded78,417 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Motor Caravan43,370 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOC05 BUS
MakeRenault
ModelMotor Caravan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 78,417 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 77,548 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 74,411 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 72,589 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 72,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2021 65,144 miles
Fail 13 May 2021

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 60,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 60,396 miles

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 53,316 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 28,152 miles

All four tyres showing slight perrishing

Central brake light not working unknown if connected

Rear bumper/panel loose fixings

Fail 22 Feb 2017 28,152 miles

All four tyres showing slight perrishing

Central brake light not working unknown if connected

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear bumper/panel loose fixings

Pass 13 Jul 2015 26,847 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 24,637 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 23,896 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 20,604 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 18,014 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 16,029 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 13,768 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 11,147 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Motor Caravan?

Based on 2,306 MOT tests across 133 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
2,161
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
133
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 53
fog lamp not working 35
Registration plate lamp not working 33
position lamp(s) not working 32
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OC05 BUS is a 2005 Renault Motor Caravan in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Renault Motor Caravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 43,370 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Motor Caravan fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 66 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OC05 BUS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Motor Caravan typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Motor Caravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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OC05 BUS is a 2005 Renault Motor Caravan, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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