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YJ05 CLY

2005 Chevrolet Pick Up

Beige Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

155,322 mi
Last recorded155,322 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Chevrolet Pick Up83,155 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ05 CLY
MakeChevrolet
ModelPick Up
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 155,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 155,317 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 153,335 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2024 147,801 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 147,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 141,939 miles

Both rear lamp lenses damaged but not showing white light to the rear

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 132,700 miles

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

both door mirrors damaged

Fail 14 Dec 2021 132,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

both door mirrors damaged

Pass 9 Jul 2020 115,264 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 104,608 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 104,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember both sides by rear leaf spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside rusty/undersealed

Pass 31 Jul 2018 92,737 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded front to rear

Pass 31 Jul 2017 80,344 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 80,344 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 70,207 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 67,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 63,807 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 58,384 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 51,777 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 45,145 miles

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 8 Jul 2011 45,124 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 17 Jun 2010 38,141 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 38,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 31,135 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in n/s/f caliper slider

slight play in o/s/f caliper slider

Pass 30 Jul 2008 23,097 miles

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Pick Up?

Based on 2,804 MOT tests across 273 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
2,786
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
273
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush 84
fog lamp not working 82
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58
position lamp(s) not working 50
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YJ05 CLY is a 2005 Chevrolet Pick Up in Beige with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2005 Chevrolet Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 83,155 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Pick Up fails its MOT is leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ05 CLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Chevrolet Pick Up is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJ05 CLY registered?

YJ05 CLY is a 2005 Chevrolet Pick Up, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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