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BJ55 AWU

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

102,778 mi
Last recorded102,778 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 AWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 102,778 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 92,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 92,105 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 90,889 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 90,889 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 88,400 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 85,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 77,897 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 77,870 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 68,232 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 57,141 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 47,560 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 47,560 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 36,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 36,552 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 24,602 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 24,602 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 19,031 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

screw in offside rear tyre.

Fail 25 Jan 2013 19,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

screw in offside rear tyre.

Pass 19 Jan 2012 16,101 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 13,341 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2011 13,341 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 11,226 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Dec 2008 9,336 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 9,336 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 AWU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 AWU, 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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What year was BJ55 AWU registered?

BJ55 AWU is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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