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DF54 MZD

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,335 mi
Last recorded153,335 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF54 MZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 153,335 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 153,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect european headlamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 152,615 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 151,410 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 150,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 147,884 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 146,192 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 146,191 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 146,041 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 146,040 miles

Brake cable damaged park brake (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 140,839 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 129,469 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 129,469 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 97,788 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 85,714 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 83,001 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 76,976 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 69,845 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 61,372 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 61,372 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 51,457 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 51,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

freeplay at steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,465 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,715 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 MZD is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MZD, 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 MZD is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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