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LJ05 OJL

2005 Chevrolet Corvette

Red Petrol 5967cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

65,010 mi
Last recorded65,010 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Corvette42,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 OJL
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,967cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 65,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 64,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both inner pads low, advise to check. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp washers not working

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 63,900 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber leaking

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35 19 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet struts weak dont hold bonnet open

Fail 4 Apr 2024 63,861 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hand brake no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 285/35 19 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

bonnet struts weak dont hold bonnet open

Pass 25 Apr 2023 63,693 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 59,994 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 58,276 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 51,067 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 46,017 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 46,017 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 42,743 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,645 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 36,072 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)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 33,133 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,849 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,768 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 19,497 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 15,301 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 11,888 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Corvette?

Based on 6,972 MOT tests across 1,377 vehicles.

84.8%
Pass Rate
819
Miles/Year
50
Year Lifespan
1,377
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 111
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
Direction indicator incorrect colour 82
position lamp(s) incorrect colour 59
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LJ05 OJL is a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette in Red with a 5,967cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2005 Chevrolet Corvette models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 42,778 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Corvette fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ05 OJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Corvette typically stays on UK roads for around 50 years. At 21 years old, this Chevrolet Corvette is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ05 OJL registered?

LJ05 OJL is a 2005 Chevrolet Corvette, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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