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BX05 ZXU

2005 Rover Streetwise

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,202 mi
Last recorded118,202 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 ZXU
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 118,202 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at hubs (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 118,187 miles

Emissions not tested due to fanbelt condition (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides at hubs (1.1.11 (c))

fanbelt breaking uo and tesioner out of place

Pass 5 Jun 2018 112,054 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 112,054 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2017 106,174 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 106,160 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 100,207 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 100,163 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 96,009 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 96,005 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 91,161 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 86,319 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 81,256 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2012 81,237 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2011 75,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear left seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2011 75,453 miles

rear left seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2010 66,554 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 53,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,490 miles

How Reliable is the Rover Streetwise?

Based on 99,524 MOT tests across 7,213 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
5,402
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
7,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,744
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,632
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,100
Stop lamp not working 2,357
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,268
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BX05 ZXU is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2005 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 49,820 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 Rover Streetwise fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 4,744 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BX05 ZXU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Streetwise typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BX05 ZXU is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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