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EJ05 LSY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Blue Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,280 mi
Last recorded159,280 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 LSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 159,280 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

unable to smoke test due to obd inop

Fail 9 Jul 2020 159,277 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury sill damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

unable to smoke test due to obd inop

Pass 11 Mar 2019 150,969 miles

Nearside Rear body work damage

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

air filter box insecure

engine oil leak

front brake discs rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 11 Mar 2019 150,969 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear body work damage

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

air filter box insecure

engine oil leak

front brake discs rusty

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2018 147,199 miles

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

oil leak

vehicle has body damage

Fail 21 Mar 2018 147,197 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

oil leak

vehicle has body damage

Pass 23 Mar 2017 143,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 143,471 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 136,694 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

Vehicle has considerable body damage and generally untidy and dirty

play in o/s of rack

Fail 25 Jun 2015 136,249 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

Vehicle has considerable body damage and generally untidy and dirty

play in o/s of rack

Pass 16 Jul 2014 123,016 miles

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

O/S front fog light missing

Severe n/s impact damage, mirror assembly has damage, n/s side loading door not opening

n/s screen wash has poor delivery

Fail 8 Jul 2014 123,016 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/S front fog light missing

Severe n/s impact damage, mirror assembly has damage, n/s side loading door not opening

n/s screen wash has poor delivery

Pass 12 Jul 2013 107,415 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

play in both sides of steering rack

vehicle has front impact damage resulting in damage to a/c condenser and cooling radiator, also o/s/f fog light missing

Fail 10 Jul 2013 107,415 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limit

play in both sides of steering rack

screen washers have poor aim

vehicle has front impact damage resulting in damage to a/c condenser and cooling radiator, also o/s/f fog light missing

Fail 3 Jul 2012 84,756 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

n/s front screen wash has poor delivery

play in both sides of steering rack

service light ON

Pass 3 Jul 2012 84,756 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s front screen wash has poor delivery

play in both sides of steering rack

service light ON

Pass 1 Jul 2011 75,287 miles

front and rear pads worn thin, discs in poor condition, advise discs at pad change

slight pay in n/s of steering rack

Fail 28 Jun 2011 75,287 miles

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

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

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

front and rear pads worn thin, discs in poor condition, advise discs at pad change

slight pay in n/s of steering rack

Pass 22 Jun 2010 66,946 miles

front and rear pads worn thin, advise discs replaced at pad change

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Fail 22 Jun 2010 66,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

front and rear pads worn thin, advise discs replaced at pad change

slight play in o/s of steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2009 54,315 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 42,053 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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EJ05 LSY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Blue with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 EJ05 LSY, 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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EJ05 LSY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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