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KE55 FCX

2005 Rover 25

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,264 mi
Last recorded74,264 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 FCX
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2021 74,264 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 67,507 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 65,657 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 62,064 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 61,717 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 43,580 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 43,580 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component power rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 37,905 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 30,766 miles

coolant leak

Pass 5 Sep 2012 27,003 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 27,002 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 22,838 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 18,295 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009
Pass 9 Sep 2008 11,630 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 25?

Based on 1,784,341 MOT tests across 157,261 vehicles.

72.1%
Pass Rate
4,984
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
157,261
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 69,670
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,138
Stop lamp not working 45,218
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 40,413
Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,685
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KE55 FCX is a 2005 Rover 25 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Rover 25 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 43,892 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 25 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 69,670 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KE55 FCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 25 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Rover 25 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KE55 FCX registered?

KE55 FCX is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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