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SF05 FOJ

2005 Chevrolet Luv

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,624 mi
Last recorded102,624 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Luv90,744 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF05 FOJ
MakeChevrolet
ModelLuv
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc
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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2022 102,624 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body mounting fixings insecure to chassis at front inner arch corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At body mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner chassis leg at centre (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body mounting fixings insecure to chassis at front inner arch corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 98,630 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

parking brake efficiency low, 18%

Fail 29 Sep 2020 98,625 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 87,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Mar 2019 87,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Mar 2018 82,466 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion rear wings holed outwith a prescribed area

Pass 31 Mar 2017 76,840 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 76,837 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 74,507 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 73,381 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front tyres wearing low

Pass 1 Apr 2014 69,540 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 69,537 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 69,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

gearbox leak

unable to check rear seatbelts due to fulls off work equipment

Pass 5 Mar 2013 60,181 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 60,178 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 53,965 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 53,961 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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 7 Apr 2011 49,462 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 49,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 44,066 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,297 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 27,658 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Luv?

Based on 2,731 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,206
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 133
Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 114
Brake pipe excessively corroded 102
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 82
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68
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SF05 FOJ is a 2005 Chevrolet Luv in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2005 Chevrolet Luv models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 90,744 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 Chevrolet Luv fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 133 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SF05 FOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Luv typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Chevrolet Luv is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SF05 FOJ is a 2005 Chevrolet Luv, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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