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BJ55 AUM

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

181,023 mi
Last recorded181,023 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 181,023 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 181,000 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Front coolant low

Pass 11 Nov 2017 168,496 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 168,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 157,391 miles

cut on o/s/r tyre wall

front brake disc lipped

front brakes half worn

n/s/r lamp lens broken

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 15 Oct 2016 156,815 miles

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

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

cut on o/s/r tyre wall

front brake disc lipped

front brakes half worn

n/s/r lamp lens broken

n/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 23 Oct 2015 140,159 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 140,159 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre punctured

Offside Rear tyre punctured

slight play in both inner rack joints

Pass 18 Oct 2014 122,621 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

wipers deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2014

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front indicator leins damaged

warning lamp on dash

Pass 19 Oct 2013 102,616 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2013 102,616 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2012 81,271 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Sep 2012 81,271 miles

Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 164,436 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 155,038 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f stearing arms slite play

o/s/r tyre worn low

Pass 28 Sep 2009 126,140 miles

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

damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall but not through to ply/cords

rear tyres cracking

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight play in steering rack ends

Fail 28 Sep 2009 126,140 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

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

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

damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall but not through to ply/cords

n/s rear tyre sidewall worn

rear tyres cracking

rear tyres wearing on edges

slight play in steering rack ends

unable to open rear door from outside vehicle

Pass 1 Oct 2008 90,405 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs lipped

n/s front wheel arch liner damaged

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 26 Sep 2008 89,865 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front brake discs lipped

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s front wheel arch liner damaged

slight damage to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

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 AUM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AUM, 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 AUM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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