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E3 JSF

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

79,407 mi
Last recorded79,407 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 JSF
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 79,407 miles

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded, not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Jacking point corroded, not in a prescribed area

Fail 24 Jun 2026 79,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Jacking point corroded, not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Jacking point corroded, not in a prescribed area

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 78,169 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 78,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 77,420 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 77,420 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 74,825 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both fronts (5.3.2 (b))

centre exhaust bracket broke away but system still supported

Fail 3 Sep 2021 74,811 miles

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

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

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

Position lamp not working all lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

centre exhaust bracket broke away but system still supported

Pass 27 Aug 2020 72,943 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 72,939 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 69,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205/65r16c (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 69,381 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205/65r16c (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 64,552 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 64,552 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 59,701 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 59,701 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 55,301 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 51,576 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Sep 2014 48,143 miles

rear tyre treads cracking slightly

slight play in shocker top

Fail 1 Sep 2014 48,142 miles

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

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

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

rear tyre treads cracking slightly

slight play in shocker top

Pass 9 Sep 2013 44,187 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,319 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 40,317 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 34,863 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 34,862 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 29,881 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 29,880 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 25 Aug 2009 24,116 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,321 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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E3 JSF 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 58.6%.

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 E3 JSF, 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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E3 JSF is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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