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BG55 LXE

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

155,771 mi
Last recorded155,771 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 LXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 155,771 miles

Centre stop inoperative

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/S/F Top mount has slight play

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

Underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 14 Nov 2023 149,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2022 143,144 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 130,915 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner steering rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 19 Nov 2021 130,915 miles

Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both inner steering rack joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 9 Nov 2020 123,705 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 117,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 117,222 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 113,070 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 113,068 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 105,108 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 105,108 miles

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

Engine management warning light on

Pass 11 Nov 2016 97,525 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 97,525 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 89,594 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight play in steering knuckles

Pass 23 Oct 2014 81,657 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,628 miles

Front tyre treads wearing low

O/s/r tyre outer wall cut

Fail 30 Oct 2013 75,628 miles

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

Front tyre treads wearing low

O/s/r tyre outer wall cut

Pass 31 Oct 2012 69,429 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 69,418 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 64,548 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,927 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 56,927 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,770 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 45,704 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 30,840 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 30,840 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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BG55 LXE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 BG55 LXE, 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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BG55 LXE is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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