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BP05 MZF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

171,136 mi
Last recorded171,136 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 MZF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Dec 2025 171,136 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside front strut top mount slight lift

Pass 30 Nov 2024 168,922 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 167,377 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 162,704 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 162,701 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded End of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded End of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill/brace (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Centre latch (7.1.2 (d))

Stop lamp(s) not working Hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn difficult to operate

Nearside Front Clip insecure at ball joint

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Both rears (4.2.3 (c))

Power steering fluid level below minimum Steering slight judder and n/s rack gaitor wet (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 158,659 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 158,657 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 152,020 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 144,895 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outriggers both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 139,019 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 133,886 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 126,151 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 126,148 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users offside side pannel clips brocken (6.1.B.1b)

Driver's door catch missing broken inside (6.2.B.2)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 123,777 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 121,297 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 114,350 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 114,350 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 110,204 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 110,204 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 103,657 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 96,358 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 96,358 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 79,932 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 49,815 miles

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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BP05 MZF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BP05 MZF, 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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BP05 MZF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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