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EJ05 TSY

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,244 mi
Last recorded147,244 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 TSY
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 147,244 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/s/r light lens damaged

Fail 15 May 2013 147,244 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

O/s/r light lens damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2012 119,570 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 119,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2011 95,261 miles

Damage to near side of Vehicle - Side Door lower moulding is insecure

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

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

Spare wheel is not in its Carrier - Carrier is secured

Fail 10 May 2011 95,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Damage to near side of Vehicle - Side Door lower moulding is insecure

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

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

Spare wheel is not in its Carrier - Carrier is secured

Pass 11 May 2010 75,458 miles

Damage to near side sliding door and rear wing quarter panel

Fail 10 May 2010 75,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Damage to near side sliding door and rear wing quarter panel

Heater plug/coil light showing on dash

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

Pass 15 May 2009 53,472 miles

accident damage to near side sliding door and rear quarter panel/door moulding not secured

Fail 15 May 2009 53,472 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

accident damage to near side sliding door and rear quarter panel/door moulding not secured

Pass 21 May 2008 39,794 miles

deep cuts to near side rear tyre

moulding missing to near side rear quarter

Fail 20 May 2008 39,794 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

deep cuts to near side rear tyre

moulding missing to near side rear quarter

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 TSY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 EJ05 TSY, 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 TSY is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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