BK55 XJM

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
BLUE
Engine
1229 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 8 March 2018
Last recorded mileage
42,195 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 18 MOT tests on record with a 56% pass rate and 42,195 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of neglect and recent advisories warrant a thorough inspection.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 7,400 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, showing normal usage for its age.

Things to check

  • Recurring steering failures (Feb 2012, Jan 2019) and advisories (Mar 2011) indicate chronic neglect.
  • Brake system failures (Feb 2012, Feb 2014) and six advisories (Mar 2011) suggest ongoing issues.
  • Exhaust advisories (Jan 2010, Feb 2014) escalated to failures (Feb 2014), indicating a persistent problem.
  • The vehicle is currently Untaxed and has a Not Valid MOT, requiring immediate attention.

Working in its favour

  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,400 miles/year, aligning with UK usage.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering throughout its history.
  • The 2017 Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating is a positive for a modern Vauxhall model.
  • The vehicle has a long history of MOT tests, providing a comprehensive record.

Mileage history

Sep 2008: 42,195 mi FAILSep 2008: 42,199 mi PASSJan 2009: 45,370 mi FAILJan 2009: 45,370 mi PASSJan 2010: 49,999 mi FAILJan 2010: 49,999 mi PASSMar 2011: 54,380 mi PASSFeb 2012: 60,999 mi FAILMar 2012: 61,063 mi PASSFeb 2013: 66,022 mi PASSFeb 2014: 71,217 mi FAILFeb 2014: 71,217 mi PASSFeb 2015: 76,639 mi FAILFeb 2015: 76,639 mi PASSFeb 2016: 81,681 mi FAILFeb 2016: 81,681 mi PASSFeb 2017: 89,736 mi FAILFeb 2017: 89,736 mi PASS90k66k42kSep 2008Feb 2017

MOT test history — 10/18 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Sep 2008 FAIL 42,195 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
FAIL Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
FAIL Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Sep 2008 PASS 42,199 mi None recorded
Jan 2009 FAIL 45,370 mi
FAIL Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Jan 2009 PASS 45,370 mi None recorded
Jan 2010 FAIL 49,999 mi
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Jan 2010 PASS 49,999 mi
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Mar 2011 PASS 54,380 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
USER ENTERED vehicle has only met required parking brake performence at the time of test therefore it would require brake adjustemt in future
Feb 2012 FAIL 60,999 mi
FAIL Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
USER ENTERED Coolant leak
Mar 2012 PASS 61,063 mi
ADVISORY Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Feb 2013 PASS 66,022 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED Front bumper insecure
Feb 2014 FAIL 71,217 mi
FAIL Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2014 PASS 71,217 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2015 FAIL 76,639 mi
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Feb 2015 PASS 76,639 mi None recorded
Feb 2016 FAIL 81,681 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front cv boot leaking
Feb 2016 PASS 81,681 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front cv boot leaking
Feb 2017 FAIL 89,736 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ends of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Feb 2017 PASS 89,736 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ends of front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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