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KU54 ZCO

2005 Rover 25

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,200 mi
Last recorded159,200 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 ZCO
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 159,200 miles

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

Offside Front fog light fixing broken and surround missing

Fail 24 Jan 2019 159,198 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog light fixing broken and surround missing

Pass 15 Jan 2018 155,495 miles

Eml light on.

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 155,495 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Eml light on.

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Osf mirror deteriorating.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Close to limit. (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 148,188 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both headlamp lens pitted

eml light on

Fail 14 Jan 2017 148,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both headlamp lens pitted

eml light on

Pass 16 Jan 2016 136,835 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front perishing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

both wipers split

Pass 17 Jan 2015 125,337 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 114,233 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 99,883 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 99,879 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 85,272 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 85,272 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fail 19 Jan 2011 70,196 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 70,196 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 54,876 miles

exhaust system weakening by corrosion in areas,though intact and gas tight at time of test

nearside front tyre 2mm tread depth in areas and worn on shoulders

nearside rear tyre 2mm tread depth at lowest point,wearing uneven and becoming mishaped

power steering pump drive belt cracking

Pass 12 Jan 2009 43,766 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 31,642 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)

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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KU54 ZCO is a 2005 Rover 25 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KU54 ZCO, 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 KU54 ZCO registered?

KU54 ZCO is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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