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EN05 WCG

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,104 mi
Last recorded84,104 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 WCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 84,104 miles

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

Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened Tubers heavily corroded . (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger / jacking points holed . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2026 84,104 miles

Fuel tank insecure Straps broken . (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame mounting modified but not seriously weakened Tubers heavily corroded . (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outrigger / jacking points holed . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 83,234 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outriggers corroded / jacking points . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 83,234 miles

Brake pivot excessively worn Failed wont operate handbrake . (1.1.15 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outriggers corroded / jacking points . (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 82,118 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 82,118 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides . (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 80,874 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2023 80,874 miles

Central Front Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Spare tyre defective flat ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 80,677 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 80,135 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear . (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc corrosion .

Pass 24 Mar 2020 78,626 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 78,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating All wheels . (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides cracked . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc corrosion .

Pass 13 Mar 2019 77,152 miles

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounts corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 77,149 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides . (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Spring mounts corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 76,565 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2018 76,565 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Cable broken . (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Both sides. (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 74,180 miles

Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened To subframe corrosion. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake disc corrosion.

Fail 16 Feb 2017 74,180 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened To subframe corrosion. (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake disc corrosion.

Pass 28 Jan 2016 72,950 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 72,950 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides. (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 71,085 miles

All disc's corroded.

Fail 5 Feb 2015 71,085 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

All disc's corroded.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 67,600 miles

Front and rear disc's corroded on inside.

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 63,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 59,456 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2011 59,456 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,876 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear disc's heavily corroded.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 53,284 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 49,434 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

drivers dorr moulding loose

Pass 27 Aug 2008 49,434 miles

drivers dorr moulding loose

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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EN05 WCG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EN05 WCG, 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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EN05 WCG is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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