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EF05 SFJ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,533 mi
Last recorded163,533 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF05 SFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 163,533 miles

Engine managment light on

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 163,528 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine managment light on

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 163,524 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play TIE ROD (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle LOADING DOOR (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play TIE ROD (2.2.B.1f)

ENGINE MANAGMENT LIGHT ON DASH

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 156,724 miles

1 mount broken on power steering pump due to incorrect bolt being fitted, pump is still secure at time of test but would advise to change(strong advise)

front brake discs worn and offside front outer pad very low(strong advise)

play in nearside front lower ball joint(strong advise)

rear gearbox stabiliser mount starting to split(strong advise)

side loading door top runner loose but door can be opened and secured shut(strong advise)

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension coil springs

slight oil stains around power steering pump and rack

slight oil stains on engine and gearbox

slight play in both steering track rod arms

stonechips and minor scratches in front screen

very slight noise evident from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 28 Oct 2013 156,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

1 mount broken on power steering pump due to incorrect bolt being fitted, pump is still secure at time of test but would advise to change(strong advise)

front brake discs worn and offside front outer pad very low(strong advise)

play in nearside front lower ball joint(strong advise)

rear gearbox stabiliser mount starting to split(strong advise)

side loading door top runner loose but door can be opened and secured shut(strong advise)

slight corrosion on front and rear suspension coil springs

slight oil stains around power steering pump and rack

slight oil stains on engine and gearbox

slight play in both steering track rod arms

stonechips and minor scratches in front screen

very slight noise evident from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Sep 2012 144,937 miles

both outer sills have been slighty crushed

front washers partially blocked and misaligned

nearside front valve stem perished(strong advise)

nearside wiper starting to split and smear(strong advise)

offside front door check strap noisy

play in both steering track rods

rear gearbox stabiliser just starting to split

slight corrosion on rear suspension coil springs

slight oil stains on engine

small cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre- not to cord

stonechips in front screen

Fail 26 Sep 2012 144,929 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

both outer sills have been slighty crushed

engine undertray fitted

front washers partially blocked and misaligned

nearside front valve stem perished(strong advise)

nearside wiper starting to split and smear(strong advise)

offside front door check strap noisy

play in both steering track rods

rear gearbox stabiliser just starting to split

slight corrosion on rear suspension coil springs

slight oil stains on engine

small cut in outer sidewall of nearside front tyre- not to cord

stonechips in front screen

Pass 18 Jul 2011 132,192 miles

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

nearside wiper torn on end

Fail 15 Jul 2011 132,179 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside wiper torn on end

Pass 15 Jul 2010 121,716 miles

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 14 Jul 2010 121,715 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 110,051 miles

damage to front number plate

nail in n/s/r tyre

slight binding to n/s/r wheel when turning

slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

wire hanging down across pedals

Fail 9 Jul 2009 110,051 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

damage to front number plate

nail in n/s/r tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight binding to n/s/r wheel when turning

slight play in n/s and o/s of steering rack

wire hanging down across pedals

Pass 10 Jun 2008 78,823 miles

2'5mm tread on N/S/F tyre

Nail in rear tyre

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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EF05 SFJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EF05 SFJ, 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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EF05 SFJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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