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FM05 GYX

2005 Vauxhall Corsavan

White Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

159,539 mi
Last recorded159,539 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan86,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM05 GYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCorsavan
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 159,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Wear/ Also Perishing/Cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 158,980 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 158,980 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 149,472 miles

engine oil leaks

Fail 31 May 2019 149,472 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine oil leaks

Pass 5 Jun 2018 147,296 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 147,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner cv gaiter slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 8 May 2017 143,763 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 143,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 143,730 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever insecure cables broken (3.1.3b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked and stone chip in zone a (8.3.1a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rusted and holed (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 128,170 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear silencer casing corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2016 128,170 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Rear silencer casing corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 106,293 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 82,897 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 71,302 miles

nearside washer could be better

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 27 Dec 2012 71,301 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear silencer deteriorating

reserve travel of service brake could be better

slight inbalance of rear brakes

washers / wipers could be better

Pass 4 Oct 2011 59,239 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s wiper could be better

Fail 3 Oct 2011 59,238 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

n/s front brake binding slightly

o/s wiper could be better

parking brake lever near end of working travel

Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,308 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 35,403 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 26,333 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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FM05 GYX is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan in White with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FM05 GYX, 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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FM05 GYX is a 2005 Vauxhall Corsavan, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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