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FE05 LCV

2005 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1296cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

160,128 mi
Last recorded160,128 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan86,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 LCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 160,128 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Apr 2026 160,089 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2025 153,860 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2025 153,840 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 146,294 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 146,226 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 138,035 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 137,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 129,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 122,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 122,495 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 116,517 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 116,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Mar 2019

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 105,546 miles

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

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2018 105,536 miles

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside 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 Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

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

O/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Mar 2017 101,549 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,888 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking brake (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 97,888 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened parking brake (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 94,101 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 88,608 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 83,477 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2012 77,581 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)

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

Offside rear tyre has creacks in the side wall and tread

Pass 22 Mar 2012 77,581 miles

Offside rear tyre has creacks in the side wall and tread

Pass 24 Mar 2011 72,413 miles

offside rear tyre has cracks in the side wall

Pass 25 Mar 2010 67,807 miles

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)

Fail 25 Mar 2010 67,807 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 63,136 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 60,436 miles

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

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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FE05 LCV is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,296cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 FE05 LCV, 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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What year was FE05 LCV registered?

FE05 LCV is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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