2005 Vauxhall Vectra 1.8L Petrol · YE05 MMX
2005 Vauxhall Vectra (1.8L, petrol). First registered 24 May 2005. Recorded mileage 157,638 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 157,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YE05 MMX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2024
- 157,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YE05 MMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Vectra (YE05 MMX) between May 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid brake pipe leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YE05 MMX Mileage History
- 21/05/2022139,179 mi
- 26/05/2023148,000 mi+8,821 mi
- 27/05/2023148,000 mi
- 28/05/2024157,638 mi+9,638 mi
Average of roughly 9,135 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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