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BG05 EFO

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

225,571 mi
Last recorded225,571 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 EFO
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 225,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 225,560 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 212,552 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 212,545 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link rod boot (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0.mm inner and outter edges 195/65/16 8.ply (4.1.E.1)

centre brake light not working

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Jul 2016 198,807 miles

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

Offside Rear lamp cover broken

Fail 8 Jul 2016 198,807 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear lamp cover broken

Pass 16 Jul 2015 188,398 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear bands

Fail 16 Jul 2015 188,398 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres just in spec

engine man/lights on

n/s/r tyre worn close to wear bands

Pass 9 Jul 2014 175,493 miles

gear box oil leaks /drive shaft/

hole in n/s/f indicator lamp

n/s/r rev/lamp lens cracked

o/s/r shock absorber leaking oil

outer door trims missing both sidea and gen/body damage/

Pass 8 Jan 2013 159,240 miles

air bag light showing and man/light showing

gen/body damage and plastic covers missing

slight play in near side of steering rack

Fail 7 Jan 2013 159,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

air bag light showing and man/light showing

gen/body damage and plastic covers missing

rear brake discs worn

slight play in near side of steering rack

Pass 5 Jan 2012 147,293 miles

slight play in n/s rack air bag light showing

Fail 23 Dec 2011 147,293 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

slight play in n/s rack air bag light showing

Pass 10 Jan 2011 126,849 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 107,630 miles

brake pads low all round engine man/ light on air bag light on

Pass 9 Jan 2009 91,303 miles

air bag light on

offside headlamp poor beam pattern

slight play in nearside steering rack

Fail 7 Jan 2009 91,302 miles

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

air bag light on

offside headlamp poor beam pattern

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 7 Jan 2008 62,686 miles

Offside front door trim missing

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 EFO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 EFO, 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 EFO is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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