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DG05 TFV

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

102,571 mi
Last recorded102,571 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 TFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2023 102,571 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Securing Clamp Loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator Leaking Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 102,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag Light On (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Securing Clamp Loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator Leaking Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 94,433 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 91,261 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

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

Fail 13 Aug 2021 91,208 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking mount/out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking mount/out rigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer sill damaged

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 85,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front door sill damaged

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

Fail 8 Aug 2020 85,378 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front door sill damaged

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 79,384 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 79,384 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 71,693 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 63,722 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 63,551 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 55,225 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 47,566 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 41,823 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 41,823 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2014 41,759 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

front discs worn

front pads getting low

n/s/r tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre has a nail in it

rear fog light cracked

rear pads getting low

Pass 24 May 2013 37,450 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing close to war bars

Fail 20 May 2013 37,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/r tyre very low

o/s/f tyre getting low

power steering fluid level low

rear fog light damaged

Pass 4 May 2012 33,584 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Slight rear light interaction

n/s/r tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre valve well perished

Fail 3 May 2012 33,575 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Slight rear light interaction

n/s/r tyre getting low

n/s/r tyre valve well perished

Fail 20 May 2011 29,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

crack in o/s/r fog light lens

front discs slightly warn

Pass 20 May 2011 29,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

crack in o/s/r fog light lens

front discs slightly warn

Pass 26 May 2010 24,495 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 24,495 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2009 18,552 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 18,531 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 8,173 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2008 8,172 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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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DG05 TFV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 DG05 TFV, 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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DG05 TFV is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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