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CU05 RAX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

103,506 mi
Last recorded103,506 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 RAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 103,506 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 103,506 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 96,938 miles

Coil spring corroded Both fronts and off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam and tie rods corroded

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

steering rack covered with fluid but cant see any leaks

Fail 19 Nov 2024 96,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both fronts and off side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear beam and tie rods corroded

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

steering rack covered with fluid but cant see any leaks

Pass 12 Dec 2023 91,301 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

tow bar corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2023 91,259 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle slightly corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2022 87,902 miles

Coil spring corroded o/s n/s front/rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

tank straps corrodd

tow hitch corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 84,204 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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Pass 14 Dec 2020 79,111 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

tow bar corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2019 74,042 miles

top mounts slightly noisey front both

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear tow bar corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 69,849 miles

Tow bar corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2018 69,847 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fuel tank insecure STRAP BROKEN (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tow bar corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 65,075 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear two inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 60,079 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also brake pads low (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 May 2016 60,079 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened also brake pads low (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2015 55,474 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 52,770 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 52,768 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2013 49,146 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 49,146 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 45,107 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,107 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 40,162 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 34,754 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 26,469 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 20,115 miles

engine under gaurds fitted

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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CU05 RAX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CU05 RAX, 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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CU05 RAX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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