BD05 FJU

2005 VAUXHALL — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VAUXHALL
Year
2005
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1364 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 21 March 2018
Last recorded mileage
31,898 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 47/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2005 Vauxhall has 12 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 31,898 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of neglect and the timing belt issue warrant significant caution.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 8,836 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a significant 19,650-mile jump in 2015 suggests a change in usage.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 8,836 miles/year, slightly above UK average.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering throughout its history.
  • All major failures were promptly addressed and retested, indicating some owner diligence.
  • The vehicle has a valid Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017).

Mileage history

Jun 2008: 31,898 mi PASSJul 2009: 40,847 mi PASSAug 2010: 48,511 mi FAILAug 2010: 48,511 mi PASSAug 2011: 54,965 mi PASSJul 2012: 62,490 mi PASSNov 2013: 73,736 mi PASSJan 2015: 81,095 mi PASSJan 2016: 100,745 mi FAILJan 2016: 100,765 mi PASSMar 2017: 108,034 mi FAILMar 2017: 108,045 mi PASS108k70k32kJun 2008Mar 2017

MOT test history — 9/12 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2008 PASS 31,898 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jul 2009 PASS 40,847 mi None recorded
Aug 2010 FAIL 48,511 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
FAIL Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
FAIL Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Aug 2010 PASS 48,511 mi None recorded
Aug 2011 PASS 54,965 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Jul 2012 PASS 62,490 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nov 2013 PASS 73,736 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre side wall split
Jan 2015 PASS 81,095 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2016 FAIL 100,745 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FAIL Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
FAIL Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FAIL Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
FAIL Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe is split (7.1.2)
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in rear clip by the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Jan 2016 PASS 100,765 mi
ADVISORY oil leak
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear in rear clip by the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
Mar 2017 FAIL 108,034 mi
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
FAIL Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (3.7.B.5b)
Mar 2017 PASS 108,045 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (3.7.B.5b)

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