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BM04 JCB

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,351 mi
Last recorded189,351 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM04 JCB
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 189,351 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 186,765 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Nov 2023 186,760 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/16 C (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 180,071 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 162,300 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 149,676 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 139,602 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 138,676 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

windscreen cracked nearside

Pass 26 Apr 2016 137,423 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack to front screen out of drivers vew (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 137,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' crack to front screen out of drivers vew (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 135,504 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 135,504 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 133,604 miles

front windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers vision

Fail 17 Apr 2014 133,604 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers vision

Pass 30 Apr 2013 111,684 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 111,684 miles

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 85,414 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 85,413 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 71,771 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 71,771 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 62,118 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,202 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 48,201 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 1 May 2008 28,662 miles

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

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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BM04 JCB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 BM04 JCB, 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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BM04 JCB is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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