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FJ55 VRO

2005 Chevrolet Colorado

Black Diesel 2972cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,410 mi
Last recorded137,410 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Colorado91,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 VRO
MakeChevrolet
ModelColorado
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,972cc
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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 137,410 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hole in exhaust pipe (centre) (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported rear axle brake pipe support clips corroded & broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes corroded across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded n/s/f inner wing area above chassis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fuel pipe securing clip not fully secure onto gearbox

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f brake pipe corroded near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded inner wing in securing clip (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread & worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

battery warning lamp illuminated

Pass 21 Feb 2019 136,800 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mil and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mil and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective 3 mil ()

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced whole chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 135,285 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded corrosion on various metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

general corrosion throughout vehicle underside including chassis & suspension components

park brake travel high

Fail 16 Feb 2018 135,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi' hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at flexi' hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded corrosion on various metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear suspension bump stops missing

exhaust tailpipe missing after silencer

general corrosion throughout vehicle underside including chassis & suspension components

park brake travel high

Pass 10 Feb 2017 132,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

high handbrake travel

vehicle in a corrosive condition underneath

Fail 10 Feb 2017 132,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

high handbrake travel

vehicle in a corrosive condition underneath

Pass 1 Feb 2016 127,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak on engine

under body corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2015 118,691 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Fail 2 Feb 2015 118,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 108,541 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Feb 2014 108,541 miles

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

Oil leak

fog lamp

Pass 7 Jan 2013 97,488 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 97,488 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 84,785 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 70,708 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight bind nearside front

Fail 25 Jan 2011 70,419 miles

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

slight bind nearside front

Pass 9 Nov 2009 52,549 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 52,548 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 39,457 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Colorado?

Based on 798 MOT tests across 104 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,898
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
104
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 31
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15
Registration plate lamp not working 15
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12
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FJ55 VRO is a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado in Black with a 2,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2005 Chevrolet Colorado models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 91,298 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 Colorado fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 31 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ55 VRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Colorado typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Chevrolet Colorado is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ55 VRO is a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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