MOT Status
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680,695 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Coolant leak
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Tyre fitted to a bus or coach is close to ten years old n/s/f 37/13 (5.2.3 (m))
wear in front king pins
How Reliable is the Alexander Dennis Unknown?
Based on 1,796 MOT tests across 696 vehicles.
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BU05 HDO is a 2005 Alexander Dennis Unknown in White with a 3,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2005 Alexander Dennis Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 97,697 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 Alexander Dennis Unknown fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU05 HDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Alexander Dennis Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Alexander Dennis Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was BU05 HDO registered?
BU05 HDO is a 2005 Alexander Dennis Unknown, first registered on 1 May 2005.
Is BU05 HDO safe to buy?
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