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BG05 AFF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

204,691 mi
Last recorded204,691 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 AFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 204,691 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 183,256 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

headlamp levelling device incorrect operation, reverse operation

Pass 4 Sep 2020 170,366 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake effort low at rear brakes

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides beam axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 170,366 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Parking brake effort low at rear brakes

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both sides beam axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 157,721 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bushes slight seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 157,721 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top bushes slight seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 142,346 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 130,839 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 124,402 miles

Front brake pads low

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

slight play from steering rack

Fail 14 Sep 2016 124,402 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake pads low

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

slight play from steering rack

Pass 3 Oct 2015 124,360 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 117,104 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 117,104 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 104,207 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 104,207 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 86,892 miles

n/s/f steering rack knuckel showing signs of wear strong advise

Pass 4 Jun 2011 70,956 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

slight play in o/s-n/s steering rack knuckles

Pass 14 Jun 2010 54,869 miles

Centre stop light not working

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 54,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre stop light not working

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 43,355 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 43,355 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 26,407 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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BG05 AFF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BG05 AFF, 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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BG05 AFF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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