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AJ05 LHV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 298,083 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 281,736 miles

oil leak engine

play in steering rack ends

Pass 8 Jan 2021 268,724 miles

small chips in screen

nearside front shock damp

Fail 8 Jan 2021 268,724 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front shock damp

small chips in screen

Pass 8 Jan 2020 260,668 miles

nearside front shock damp

oil leak engine

slight play in offside front track rod end

Fail 8 Jan 2020 260,668 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front shock damp

oil leak engine

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 8 Jan 2019 251,478 miles

nearside front shock damp

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Jan 2019 251,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

nearside front shock damp

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Jan 2019 251,466 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs look poor

Nearside front shock absorber damp possible leak

Oil leak

Play to nearside inner rack joint

Pass 8 Jan 2018 242,687 miles

Nearside Front slight play at inner rack joint/steering rack

steering rack has a slight leak

suspected boost issue engine feels massively restricted advise booking diagnosis

Fail 3 Jan 2018 242,679 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front slight play at inner rack joint/steering rack

steering rack has a slight leak

suspected boost issue engine feels massively restricted advise booking diagnosis

Pass 29 Dec 2016 232,748 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 232,725 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 221,795 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 220,982 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 206,518 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 191,961 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 176,460 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 176,460 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 161,136 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 146,800 miles

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

front brake discs are in poor condition may soon need replacement

slight play within inner steering rack joints

Pass 4 Jan 2011 146,800 miles

front brake discs are in poor condition may soon need replacement

slight play within inner steering rack joints

Pass 30 Nov 2009 143,069 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

spare tyre is worn close to limit

Pass 12 Sep 2008 140,682 miles

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

play in rack ns

Fail 9 Sep 2008 140,682 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

play in rack ns

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 LHV 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 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LHV, 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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What year was AJ05 LHV registered?

AJ05 LHV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 July 2005.

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