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DN05 RFJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,324 mi
Last recorded139,324 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 RFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2022 139,324 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside body rubber panel missing

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 139,323 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n.s.f :195/65/16 o.s.f:205/65/16 (5.2.3 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside body rubber panel missing

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

Pass 11 May 2021 134,456 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 128,277 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 123,738 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 120,893 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 117,388 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 115,650 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 113,399 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 109,805 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 109,378 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 109,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 99,970 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 97,442 miles

Brake discs are worn all round front & rear

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

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

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack from both sides

Pass 22 Aug 2008 65,585 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 65,584 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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DN05 RFJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc 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 DN05 RFJ, 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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DN05 RFJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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