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YK05 ZUC

2005 Rover 25

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

26,134 mi
Last recorded26,134 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Rover 2543,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 ZUC
MakeRover
Model25
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 26,134 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 18,668 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 18,071 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 17,440 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 16,787 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 16,787 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Heat shield insecure (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 15,927 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 15,053 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 14,203 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 13,093 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 11,842 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 10,628 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 8,990 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 7,094 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 5,107 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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YK05 ZUC is a 2005 Rover 25 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK05 ZUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK05 ZUC registered?

YK05 ZUC is a 2005 Rover 25, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is YK05 ZUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK05 ZUC shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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