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EO05 BXM

2005 Vauxhall Vivaro

Red Diesel 2463cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

293,729 mi
Last recorded293,729 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro107,499 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO05 BXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelVivaro
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,463cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 293,729 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 285,632 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 279,899 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 274,458 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 269,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 269,791 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 264,492 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 256,080 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 246,701 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 237,382 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 229,060 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 219,325 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 212,936 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 206,152 miles

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

Oil leak

three seats taken out when pressented for mot test

Fail 1 Nov 2012 197,638 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHT UNEAVEN TREAD WEAR

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 197,638 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

N/S/R TYRE SLIGHT UNEAVEN TREAD WEAR

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 158,627 miles

AIR FILTER BOX INSECURE

BELL HOUSING/GEARBOX BOLTS/NUTS MISSING/LOOSE

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2010 129,330 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 102,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 102,852 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 65,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 65,719 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 65,091 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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EO05 BXM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro in Red with a 2,463cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EO05 BXM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO05 BXM registered?

EO05 BXM is a 2005 Vauxhall Vivaro, first registered on 6 March 2005.

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