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FA05 HVN

2005 Vauxhall Van

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,098 mi
Last recorded96,098 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA05 HVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelVan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc
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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 96,098 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 96,057 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 93,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacement (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread close to exposing cords,advise replacement(also under inflated) (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre perished and cracking also under inflated

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 87,032 miles

Offside front wiper blade ends split

Offside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre under inflated

Fail 1 Sep 2016 87,005 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wiper blade ends split

Offside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre under inflated

Play in offside front steering rack inner joint advise replacement

Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in offside front steering rack inner joint

Slight up and down movement in nearside front steering rack inner joint

Pass 15 Sep 2014 75,108 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 75,092 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

near side front tyre under inflated

Pass 12 Sep 2013 69,129 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 62,408 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 54,338 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,116 miles

FRONT DISCS AND PADS WORN

Fail 3 Sep 2010 47,116 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

FRONT DISCS AND PADS WORN

Pass 4 Sep 2009 39,241 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 39,241 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 29,771 miles

advisorys attatched

Fail 11 Jul 2008 29,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advisorys attatched

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Van?

Based on 1,533 MOT tests across 118 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
5,054
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
118
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 42
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 25
coil spring broken 20
Registration plate lamp not working 17
position lamp(s) not working 16
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FA05 HVN is a 2005 Vauxhall Van in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Van fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 42 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FA05 HVN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Van typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FA05 HVN is a 2005 Vauxhall Van, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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