2005 Vauxhall Vectra 2.0L Diesel · YP05 MXO
2005 Vauxhall Vectra (2.0L, diesel). First registered 26 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 244,901 miles. MOT expired on 24 Jun 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL VECTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Jun 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 244,901 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YP05 MXO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2024
- 244,901 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP05 MXO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Vectra (YP05 MXO) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))”.
YP05 MXO Mileage History
- 09/06/2022238,368 mi
- 06/06/2023241,040 mi+2,672 mi
- 12/06/2023241,180 mi+140 mi
- 18/06/2024244,696 mi+3,516 mi
- 26/06/2024244,901 mi+205 mi
Average of roughly 3,190 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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