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DF54 MWJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,434 mi
Last recorded111,434 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 MWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 111,434 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 106,121 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 106,040 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside bottom mirror glass missing

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 103,394 miles

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both bulbs (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Front scuffing to tyre outer wall

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 95,600 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Feb 2017 95,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 92,758 miles

slight movement NS inner rack end

Pass 7 Aug 2015 85,643 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 79,472 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in the tread not through to cords

slight oil leak around oil pump area

Pass 1 Sep 2011 63,107 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 54,887 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 54,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,642 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,019 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 90,585 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 MWJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DF54 MWJ, 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 MWJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 24 February 2005.

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