BV05 FMY

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 10 January 2021
Last recorded mileage
21,006 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 57/100

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 19 MOT tests on record with a 63% pass rate and 21,006 miles. However, the vehicle's age, combined with a history of significant mechanical issues (head gasket, timing chain), raises significant concerns for a 21-year-old car.

The vehicle shows consistent, normal usage with 21,006 miles recorded in March 2008, averaging 7,389 miles per year, which is below the UK average of 8,000.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted (2010-03-01 FAIL).
  • Head gasket and timing chain issues are recurring, high-risk problems for a 2005 Vauxhall.
  • Vehicle is 21 years old with a history of significant mechanical faults, indicating high wear.
  • MOT expired 2021-01-10; current MOT status is 'Not valid' (as of analysis date).

Working in its favour

  • Mileage is consistent and normal for its age, showing no signs of tampering.
  • The single 2010 MOT failure was immediately rectified and passed on the same day.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its era.
  • No recurring major failures or advisories on the same system after the 2010 repair.

Mileage history

Mar 2008: 21,006 mi PASSMar 2009: 27,192 mi PASSMar 2010: 32,379 mi FAILMar 2010: 32,379 mi PASSFeb 2011: 40,304 mi PASSFeb 2012: 47,489 mi PASSFeb 2013: 53,918 mi FAILMar 2013: 53,982 mi PASSJun 2014: 63,271 mi FAILJun 2014: 63,271 mi PASSJul 2015: 81,271 mi FAILJul 2015: 81,271 mi PASSJul 2016: 84,402 mi FAILJul 2016: 84,402 mi PASSJul 2017: 89,888 mi FAILJul 2017: 90,003 mi PASSJul 2018: 99,819 mi FAILJul 2018: 99,822 mi PASSJun 2019: 106,809 mi PASS107k64k21kMar 2008Jun 2019

MOT test history — 12/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2008 PASS 21,006 mi None recorded
Mar 2009 PASS 27,192 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2010 FAIL 32,379 mi
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Mar 2010 PASS 32,379 mi None recorded
Feb 2011 PASS 40,304 mi
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre damaged on inner wall
Feb 2012 PASS 47,489 mi
ADVISORY Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Feb 2013 FAIL 53,918 mi
FAIL Offside 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)
FAIL Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
USER ENTERED exhaust noisy
Mar 2013 PASS 53,982 mi
USER ENTERED exhaust noisy
Jun 2014 FAIL 63,271 mi
FAIL Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
FAIL Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
FAIL rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Jun 2014 PASS 63,271 mi None recorded
Jul 2015 FAIL 81,271 mi
FAIL Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FAIL Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FAIL Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
FAIL Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED feul cap
Jul 2015 PASS 81,271 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED feul cap
Jul 2016 FAIL 84,402 mi
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)
FAIL Emissions not tested BET not met due to exhaust (7.3.A.1)
Jul 2016 PASS 84,402 mi None recorded
Jul 2017 FAIL 89,888 mi
FAIL Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/40/r17 84w xl (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on its legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
FAIL Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Jul 2017 PASS 90,003 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 FAIL 99,819 mi
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Jul 2018 PASS 99,822 mi None recorded
Jun 2019 PASS 106,809 mi None recorded

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