BD55 TFO

2005 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2005
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
RED
Engine
1686 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 12 March 2015
Last recorded mileage
26,252 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 70/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2005 Vauxhall has 8 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 26,252 miles. The 'just passed MOT' tactic is evident, and the car's age and potential timing belt issues warrant careful consideration.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, showing normal usage of 10,560 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but a significant spike in 2010-2012.

Things to check

  • Windscreen washer failure (Jan 2009) and advisory (Dec 2010) suggests a minor but recurring issue.
  • The 2005 Vauxhall diesel engine is known for head gasket and timing belt issues, which are expensive to resolve.
  • The car is currently Untaxed and Not valid for MOT, requiring immediate re-registration and a new MOT.
  • The 21-year-old vehicle will incur significant future maintenance costs, especially for the timing belt.

Working in its favour

  • The MOT history shows a single failure (Jan 2009) immediately rectified, demonstrating responsible ownership.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 10,560 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers.
  • No recurring major failures or dangerous defects are present in the MOT record.
  • The Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle.

Mileage history

Jan 2009: 26,252 mi FAILJan 2009: 26,252 mi PASSNov 2009: 31,760 mi PASSDec 2010: 50,812 mi PASSDec 2011: 70,430 mi PASSDec 2012: 91,941 mi PASSMar 2013: 94,925 mi PASSMar 2014: 97,068 mi PASS97k62k26kJan 2009Mar 2014

MOT test history — 7/8 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2009 FAIL 26,252 mi
FAIL Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Jan 2009 PASS 26,252 mi None recorded
Nov 2009 PASS 31,760 mi None recorded
Dec 2010 PASS 50,812 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Dec 2011 PASS 70,430 mi None recorded
Dec 2012 PASS 91,941 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Mar 2013 PASS 94,925 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 PASS 97,068 mi
USER ENTERED wear on front brake disc's
USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre 2mm inner edge

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BD55 TFO, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.