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EK05 EFV

2005 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

189,325 mi
Last recorded189,325 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan86,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 EFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2020 189,325 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Rusted sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect High and low beam appear crossed over (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Track rod end fitting to steering rack loose (Lock nut loose) possible thread damage to track rod and track rod end threads) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel pump leak (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 174,952 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 174,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 163,602 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 163,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 153,961 miles

Nearside end of steering rack slightly worn

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front wheel trim missing

Offside end of steering rack slightly worn

Rear brakes binding slightly

body damage

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2017 153,960 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Inner brake pads getting low

Nearside end of steering rack slightly worn

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front wheel trim missing

Offside end of steering rack slightly worn

body damage

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2016 143,526 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 143,526 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 131,348 miles

body damage

front tyres worn on inner edges-just legal

n/s/f wheel trim missing

nail in o/s/r tyre

service lamp on

slight wear n/s end of steering rack

Fail 13 Oct 2015 131,147 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

body damage

front tyres worn on inner edges-just legal

n/s/f wheel trim missing

nail in o/s/r tyre

service lamp on

slight wear n/s end of steering rack

Fail 15 Oct 2014 121,346 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 121,346 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 116,942 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Feb 2014 116,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 104,783 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 85,171 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 85,155 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Jan 2011 74,409 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 74,409 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 60,055 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 60,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 45,970 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 45,970 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 33,015 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Corsavan?

Based on 243,378 MOT tests across 17,922 vehicles.

68.9%
Pass Rate
7,851
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
17,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,644
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 8,202
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,941
Registration plate lamp not working 5,444
coil spring broken 5,316
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EK05 EFV is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 86,373 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 Vauxhall Corsavan fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,644 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK05 EFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Corsavan typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Corsavan is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EK05 EFV is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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