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BJ55 ASU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,165 mi
Last recorded90,165 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 ASU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 90,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 90,165 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 84,143 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 84,143 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2015 76,363 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 69,704 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 62,907 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 62,902 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 60,351 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 60,351 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 50,661 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 50,661 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 37,088 miles

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

play in nearside steering arm

Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,012 miles

some movement in both inner steering rack knuckles

Fail 5 Oct 2010 35,010 miles

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

some movement in both inner steering rack knuckles

Pass 10 Sep 2009 27,219 miles

lower engine cover fitted

o/s rear tyre worn edges

Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,233 miles

front tyres close to limit

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge (bald)

Fail 10 Sep 2008 18,233 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres close to limit

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

n/s rear tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge (bald)

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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BJ55 ASU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc 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 BJ55 ASU, 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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BJ55 ASU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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