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MS05 STR

2011 Iris.bus Iveco

Gold Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,164 mi
Last recorded124,164 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Iris.bus Iveco119,020 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMS05 STR
MakeIris.bus
ModelIveco
Year2011
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 124,164 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 123,570 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 123,548 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 122,392 miles

Handbrake travel close to test limit

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 122,392 miles

Handbrake travel close to test limit

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 193,011 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 186,952 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 182,234 miles

Offside Rear Body not fully secure wheel arch suround (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 169,861 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 163,388 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 163,387 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 139,119 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 119,201 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 99,929 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 79,996 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 61,000 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 29,433 miles

How Reliable is the Iris.bus Iveco?

Based on 1,974 MOT tests across 171 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
10,277
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
171
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
Registration plate lamp not working 20
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 17
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17
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MS05 STR is a 2011 Iris.bus Iveco in Gold with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2011 Iris.bus Iveco models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 119,020 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 Iris.bus Iveco fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 40 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MS05 STR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Iris.bus Iveco typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 15 years old, this Iris.bus Iveco is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MS05 STR registered?

MS05 STR is a 2011 Iris.bus Iveco, first registered on 8 March 2011.

Is MS05 STR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MS05 STR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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