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BP05 MZX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

157,269 mi
Last recorded157,269 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 157,269 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Jan 2017 157,253 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Dec 2015 151,084 miles

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

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

wiper blades start to smear

Fail 28 Dec 2015 151,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65 16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

wiper blades start to smear

Pass 7 Jul 2014 141,818 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Jan 2013 123,558 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 110,753 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 110,620 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 92,556 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 92,456 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

advise replace front registration plate

front brake discs pitted

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Jun 2009 77,151 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 60,077 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 59,738 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 5 Jul 2008 59,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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 MZX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BP05 MZX, 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 MZX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 19 July 2005.

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