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EF54 EJX

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

258,997 mi
Last recorded258,997 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF54 EJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 258,997 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 251,910 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Jul 2018 242,311 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 242,258 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 239,736 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 239,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 220,745 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 220,732 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 208,462 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 182,777 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

botn front tyres starting to perish

Fail 27 Jan 2011 158,881 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in o/s tie rod assy,.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 158,881 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in o/s tie rod assy,.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 129,742 miles

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

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 106,751 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 82,346 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front no. plate cracked slight uneven wear on rear disc,s

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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EF54 EJX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EF54 EJX, 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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EF54 EJX is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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