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DS05 JMX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

168,303 mi
Last recorded168,303 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 JMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 168,303 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 168,298 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play seized (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working center (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 157,239 miles

parking brake just meet requirment

Pass 20 May 2024 152,885 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear lenses has damage

Pass 30 May 2023 134,507 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2023 134,492 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 120,948 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 120,948 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2021 110,276 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 109,763 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 107,547 miles

front and rear brake pads worn low

nearside front outrigger holed and corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 104,439 miles

nearside front drop link bar dust cover split

nearside rear shocker slight leak

slight play in offside track rod end

wiper blades split

Pass 5 May 2017 101,477 miles

nearside front drop link bar dust cover split

nearside rear shocker slight leak

Pass 9 May 2016 95,757 miles

nearside front drop link bar dust cover split

Pass 6 May 2015 88,744 miles

Nearside front tyre tread cut and damaged

Fail 5 May 2015 88,730 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre tread cut and damaged

Pass 6 May 2014 81,986 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 81,928 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 74,970 miles

offside rear fog light lens broken

Pass 28 Mar 2012 667,892 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside handbrake low

Fail 19 Mar 2012 66,768 miles

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear handbrake low

Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,446 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,697 miles

MEAN VALUE 2.13

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

ZERO DRIFT 0.11

ZERO DRIFT ERROR

Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,374 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 33,361 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

oil leak on turbo return pipe.

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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DS05 JMX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DS05 JMX, 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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DS05 JMX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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