MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,533 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside wiper torn on end
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
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)
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)
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
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
2'5mm tread on N/S/F tyre
Nail in rear tyre
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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