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BL05 HFX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,420 mi
Last recorded163,420 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 HFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 163,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 163,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 157,535 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 150,897 miles

Offside Front Inner steering rack joint has play but not excessive

Pass 2 Nov 2022 143,262 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 136,680 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 129,314 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 129,314 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside and Offside beam pattern incorrect (incorrect bulbs fitted) (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 121,979 miles

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive rack gaiter leak poss internal seal within the rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

battery warning lamp on during MOT

Fail 20 Nov 2019 121,979 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive rack gaiter leak poss internal seal within the rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 115,847 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 110,780 miles

All brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

EML Light on

Fail 23 Oct 2017 110,780 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

All brake discs heavily corroded on inner faces

EML Light on

Pass 26 Oct 2016 405,691 miles

All brake discs corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 99,546 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 93,714 miles

both front side lights dim

Fail 20 Oct 2014 93,611 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front side lights dim

Pass 15 Oct 2013 86,178 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 86,178 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 79,401 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 79,401 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 71,582 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 59,213 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 59,213 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 54,103 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 54,102 miles

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 41,911 miles

drivers seat belt not retracting properly.

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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BL05 HFX 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 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL05 HFX, 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 BL05 HFX registered?

BL05 HFX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 4 July 2005.

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