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AJ05 DHF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,103 mi
Last recorded74,103 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ05 DHF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 74,103 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering Rack Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 73,810 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 73,539 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight Leak from Steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 73,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

front and rear suspension area corroded

handbrake cable corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2022 73,025 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

front and rear suspension corroded

handbrake cable corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2021 72,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around steering rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Front suspension area corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 72,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around both steering rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 71,806 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 71,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 71,308 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 71,008 miles

all 4 tyres have cracks on the sidewalls

Fail 12 Aug 2016 70,980 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

all 4 tyres have cracks on the sidewalls

Pass 19 Aug 2015 70,903 miles

Both rear and nearside front tyre sidewalls have cracks and starting to perish

Fail 17 Aug 2015 70,903 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Both rear and nearside front tyre sidewalls have cracks and starting to perish

Fail 31 Jul 2014 70,562 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls are perishing and cracking

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 70,562 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls are perishing and cracking

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 70,442 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 70,442 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2012 70,165 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,165 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 69,275 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 69,275 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 67,643 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 62,123 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 115,834 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 115,424 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?

Based on 3,853,716 MOT tests across 280,649 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
8,329
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
280,649
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 144,341
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 70,699
position lamp(s) not working 68,920
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 66,403
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 53,993
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AJ05 DHF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 107,499 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Vivaro fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 144,341 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ05 DHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Vivaro typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Vivaro is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ05 DHF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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