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AP54 MSY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

178,866 mi
Last recorded178,866 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 MSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 178,866 miles

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 172,697 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 172,672 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 171,386 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

repairs heavily undersealed preventing inspection

Fail 10 Nov 2022 171,373 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Light cluster broken with sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose Seat fixing bolt missing (seat belt attached to seat) (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 169,246 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

REAR LIGHT LENSE CRAKED

Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 169,221 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

REAR LIGHT LENSES CRACKED

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 166,087 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 162,055 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 159,765 miles

oil leak sump

Pass 16 Jun 2017 157,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jun 2017 157,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 155,742 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 155,742 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 149,386 miles

Rear brake discs worn Fog light damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2013 144,897 miles

n/s washer jet not working but still clearing screen ok with o/s jet

o/s rear brake disc badly pitted and corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2013 144,897 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and pitted

n/s washer jet not working but still clearing screen ok with o/s jet

o/s front brake pads wearing thin

o/s rear brake disc badly pitted and corroded

slight binding on o/s front brake

Pass 6 Nov 2012 133,059 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

reverse lamp holed

Pass 7 Nov 2011 114,778 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 94,030 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2010 94,030 miles

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

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 91,991 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 91,991 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 76,026 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 66,343 miles

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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AP54 MSY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AP54 MSY, 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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AP54 MSY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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