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DU05 ZTX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

204,330 mi
Last recorded204,330 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 ZTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 204,330 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front both jacking beam & Rear area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 197,343 miles

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 29 Jul 2025 197,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 31 Jul 2024 193,250 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 193,248 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 185,103 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 182,731 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 174,227 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play in inner steering rack ball joint

O/S washer jet blocked but providing sufficient water to screen

misting of oil round power steering pump

rear bumper/lamp damaged N/S

Fail 3 Mar 2017 174,068 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure rubber coming away from the blade (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front slight play in inner steering rack ball joint

O/S washer jet blocked but providing sufficient water to screen

misting of oil round power steering pump

rear bumper/lamp damaged N/S

Pass 16 Mar 2016 161,453 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 148,953 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2015 148,953 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2014 132,739 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 132,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 118,740 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges

Pass 20 Mar 2012 104,662 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 91,497 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 91,495 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 75,247 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

Fail 11 Mar 2009 59,918 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 59,918 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,766 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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DU05 ZTX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 DU05 ZTX, 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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DU05 ZTX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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