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FJ05 SFX

2005 Chevrolet Luv

Brown Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

220,794 mi
Last recorded220,794 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Luv90,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 SFX
MakeChevrolet
ModelLuv
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 220,794 miles

Rear seats removed

chassis throughout / rear cross-over brake pipe / tow-bar brackets / leaf springs - Corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2016 220,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high dipped (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear seats removed

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chassis throughout / rear cross-over brake pipe / tow-bar brackets / leaf springs - Corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 209,674 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 209,674 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 197,533 miles

chassis throughout / exhaust system / nearside and offside inner sills / front suspension arms / front brake hose ferrules / rear leaf springs - Corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2014 197,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

chassis throughout / exhaust system / nearside and offside inner sills / front suspension arms / front brake hose ferrules / rear leaf springs - Corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2013 181,402 miles

chassis nand crossbeams corroded

front and rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

front suspension arms / rear leaf springs / exhaust system - corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2012 167,953 miles

chassis and crossbeams surface corrosion throughout

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar droplink balljoints slight play

offside front trackrod end balljoint cover weepy

Fail 6 Aug 2012 167,937 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

chassis and crossbeams surface corrosion throughout

nearside and offside front anti-roll bar droplink balljoints slight play

offside front trackrod end balljoint cover weepy

Pass 4 Aug 2011 157,316 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 140,991 miles

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

all rear leaf spring bush slightly worn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 112,175 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 83,817 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

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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FJ05 SFX is a 2005 Chevrolet Luv in Brown with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FJ05 SFX, 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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What year was FJ05 SFX registered?

FJ05 SFX is a 2005 Chevrolet Luv, first registered on 8 August 2005.

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