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FY05 ECJ

2005 Rover Streetwise

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,885 mi
Last recorded119,885 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Rover Streetwise49,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 ECJ
MakeRover
ModelStreetwise
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 119,885 miles

Both front outer CV boots deteriorated.

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

Rear brake imbalance only just met.

Fail 30 Apr 2018 119,811 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Both front outer CV boots deteriorated.

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

Rear brake imbalance only just met.

Pass 2 May 2017 113,421 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 113,421 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle/rear (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 113,204 miles

Covers Fitted

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Front & Rear Coil Springs Corroded

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 113,204 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 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 Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Covers Fitted

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Front & Rear Coil Springs Corroded

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 110,445 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 101,718 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 91,512 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2013 91,485 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 87,712 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 87,712 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 11 Jan 2011 83,084 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 79,735 miles

engine oil level on minimum mark on dipstick.

Pass 4 Mar 2009 60,463 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL. Had to top up before test

Fail 4 Mar 2009 60,463 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL. Had to top up before test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 42,720 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Rover Streetwise?

Based on 99,524 MOT tests across 7,213 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
5,402
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
7,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 4,744
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,632
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,100
Stop lamp not working 2,357
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 2,268
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FY05 ECJ is a 2005 Rover Streetwise in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Rover Streetwise models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 49,820 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 Streetwise fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 4,744 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY05 ECJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Streetwise typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Rover Streetwise is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FY05 ECJ is a 2005 Rover Streetwise, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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