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EF05 SFZ

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,329 mi
Last recorded192,329 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2019 192,329 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 180,637 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 171,552 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 168,263 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 168,263 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 164,055 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 159,050 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 159,050 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Dec 2013 153,965 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 153,965 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 147,095 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 147,095 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 141,326 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 141,326 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 136,078 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 108,191 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 108,190 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 81,581 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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EF05 SFZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EF05 SFZ, 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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What year was EF05 SFZ registered?

EF05 SFZ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is EF05 SFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF05 SFZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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