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CE05 XFJ

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

80,476 mi
Last recorded80,476 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 XFJ
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 80,476 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 80,471 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner/outer edge

Pass 8 Apr 2016 69,163 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 62,373 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 62,373 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 56,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 56,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 51,385 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 51,385 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,109 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 38,708 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 31,858 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 27,861 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 22,022 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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CE05 XFJ is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 43,892 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 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE05 XFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CE05 XFJ registered?

CE05 XFJ is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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