MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
202,540 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front seat padding perished
Offside Rear Nail in tyre between treads ()
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Spare wheel carrier broken
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front seat padding perished
Offside Rear Nail in tyre between treads ()
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Rear Spare wheel carrier broken
Offside drivers seat cushion bolster breaking up exposing seat frame
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
windscreen wipers wont switch off when operated
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside drivers seat cushion bolster breaking up exposing seat frame
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
windscreen wipers wont switch off when operated
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Misting of oil on engine/gearbox area.
Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall deteriorating.
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicators/hazards (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service light displayed.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Misting of oil on engine/gearbox area.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall deteriorating.
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Indicators/hazards (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service light displayed.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front slight play in the inner steering arm
gear box oil leak from the near side drive shaft oil seal
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bonnet stade clip missing
both front brake disc worn
both front brake pads look low
both rear brake pads look very low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
bonnet stade clip missing
both front brake disc worn
both front brake pads look low
both rear brake pads look very low
slight play in nearside track rod end
Nail in offside rear tyre
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
hi-level stop lamp not working
Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Vivaro?
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EF05 SHJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 SHJ, 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 SHJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 23 June 2005.
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