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DF54 LNK

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

142,973 mi
Last recorded142,973 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 LNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 142,973 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 135,012 miles

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 135,009 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps require buffing up (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 128,643 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 128,643 miles

Offside Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached bolt to small (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2023 128,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 122,139 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 122,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH PIPES FROM FUEL TANK TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TO FLEX (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 115,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR BOTH PIPES ALONGSIDE FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON TRAILING ARM CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON TRAILING ARM (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 115,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR BOTH PIPES ALONGSIDE FUEL TANK (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON TRAILING ARM CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ON TRAILING ARM (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 109,230 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT BOTH PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 109,149 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FRONT BOTH PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2019 101,103 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 101,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 97,866 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 97,788 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 94,205 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 87,567 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 87,567 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 82,408 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 May 2015 85,182 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2014 76,591 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 71,047 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 71,047 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 62,866 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 62,866 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,957 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 56,899 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 50,559 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 44,589 miles

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 44,589 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 38,467 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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DF54 LNK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 DF54 LNK, 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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DF54 LNK is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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