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EJ55 TVA

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

161,834 mi
Last recorded161,834 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 TVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 161,834 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Offside front (1.6 (d))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded Nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Offside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake inoperative on one side Offside (1.4.1 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible Front (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sides front outriggers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Both sides rear (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

General heavy corrosion throughout

Offside front brake hose not in strut locating lug

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

Parking brake cables corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside

Pass 29 Jun 2023 161,083 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape ADVISE REPLACING ASAP

Offside headlight lens and image poor

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside rear and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides front (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 158,965 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both sides front outriggers corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front and both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape and nail in tread

Offside headlight image poor

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Offside rear and nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 155,929 miles

Nearside parking brake performance low

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 153,965 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides front

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 151,809 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear tyre worn out of shape

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES FRONT WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 147,875 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front tyre devoid of tread at inner edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 145,062 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre devoid of tread at inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 10 Jun 2016 141,871 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

Fail 9 Jun 2016 141,865 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2015 137,130 miles

E M L on dash

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 130,765 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

glow plug warning light on dash

Pass 11 Jun 2013 124,108 miles

engine lamp is on

nail in nearside rear tyre

play in both front inner stering rack joints

Fail 7 Jun 2013 123,991 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine lamp is on

handbrake travel is high and slack

nail in nearside rear tyre

play in both front inner stering rack joints

rear pads are wareing low

Pass 8 Jun 2012 117,759 miles

NSF Inner rack end has play

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

OSF Inner rack end has play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2011 111,645 miles

NSF Inner rack end has play

OSF Inner rack end has play

Pass 11 Jun 2010 105,285 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 98,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 90,981 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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EJ55 TVA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 EJ55 TVA, 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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EJ55 TVA is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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