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MV05 FHU

2005 Chevrolet Colorado

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

160,448 mi
Last recorded160,448 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Colorado91,298 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV05 FHU
MakeChevrolet
ModelColorado
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 160,448 miles

Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides ()

Pass 4 Dec 2024 160,255 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chassis covered with under seal

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 159,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2023 159,336 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 157,658 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 145,432 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2019 132,925 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 125,489 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre low on edges

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

parking brake only just meets efficiency requirements

Pass 20 Jan 2017 117,724 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 117,724 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 114,021 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 101,251 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

small chip in front screen

Pass 16 Jul 2013 90,666 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 90,666 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 82,378 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 70,298 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 59,976 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,530 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 39,699 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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MV05 FHU is a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MV05 FHU, 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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MV05 FHU is a 2005 Chevrolet Colorado, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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